Hi Bill, I *REALLY* think an off the shelf USB-GPIB interface on a reasonably current computer will be the way to go. There's so much more involved than just the hardware interface! Having a system where the various software and hardware pieces play well together is no small accomplishment. I'll also mention that network accessed instruments are also in the mix... One project I was recently working on used LAN access to a R&S instrument with a USB-GPIB link to a couple of HP instruments... One 82357x interface with the GPIB instruments daisy chained off that one port.
Off all the places where I would choose to put my efforts, duplicating the Keysight and R&S tools would not be my first choice! Then again, these are tools of my trade and my employers would show me the door if I wasn't finding efficient ways to accomplish goals. Your objectives and choices for a hobby will be less constrained! The Keysight 82357A/B USB-GPIB interface referenced above is a known good solution. I have multiple copies at work and here at home... and have been using them for years! Again, bets regards, Bob -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/b38ef17c-a8d3-476a-b93d-7a6dc2c8e358%40googlegroups.com.
