How to Install Ubuntu Linux on an NI PXIe Controller
In this video, our Apex Waves technician walks through the step-by-step process of installing Ubuntu Linux on a National Instruments PXIe controller. From setting up the operating system to configuring official NI Linux drivers, this guide shows how to bring open-source flexibility to your PXI hardware.
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Install Ubuntu on your PXIe controller
✅ Download and install NI Linux Device Drivers
✅ Install the NI Hardware Configuration Utility and NI-DAQmx driver
✅ Use the Hardware Configuration Utility to reset, self-test, and self-calibrate your hardware
By the end of this video, you’ll have a PXI system fully configured to run on Linux — perfect for automation, data acquisition, and test development using open-source tools.
📥 NI Linux Device Drivers: https://www.ni.com/en/support/downloa...
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