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| − | B209 Fitzpatrick is a computer lab used by [[EGR | + | B209 Fitzpatrick is a computer lab used by [[EGR 103]], [[EGR 224]], [[ECE 382]], [[ME 321]], and occasionally [[ME 344]], [[ME 421]] and [[ME 422]]. |
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
| − | * | + | * 48 networked Windows [[Lab:B209/Computers|computers]] with WIN domain credential logins split up into 24 lab benches |
| − | * 1 instructor station Windows | + | * 1 instructor station Windows 8.1 - equipped with a SMART Sympodium |
* Projection system with screen | * Projection system with screen | ||
* WolfVision document camera | * WolfVision document camera | ||
| − | * | + | * 25 National Instruments NI PCI 6014e or NI PCI 6221 cards (one at instructor station, one per lab bench) |
* 20 Circuit Specialists [[PBB 272]] powered breadboards | * 20 Circuit Specialists [[PBB 272]] powered breadboards | ||
* 20 Circuit Specialists [[MS8264]] digital multimeters | * 20 Circuit Specialists [[MS8264]] digital multimeters | ||
| − | == Using the PCs to Run | + | == Using the PCs to Run Unix Programs Remotely == |
Here is the somewhat long-form of the log-in procedure: | Here is the somewhat long-form of the log-in procedure: | ||
| + | |||
# Pick a PC | # Pick a PC | ||
| − | # Log in using your OIT credentials | + | # Log in using your OIT WIN credentials |
| − | + | <!-- | |
| − | # | + | # Pick a PC - if someone left themselves logged in, log them out and start from scratch |
| − | # | + | # Use FROSH##\mrglocal as the login (with ## being the number on the tape on the top of the computer) and p1p2dell as the password. |
| − | # | + | --> |
| − | + | # Start [[MobaXterm]] | |
| − | # Start [[ | + | # Start a new terminal in MobaXterm. |
| − | # | + | # Type <source lang=bash> ssh -XY NETID@login.oit.duke.edu</source> |
| − | + | #:where NETID is your NET ID in lower case. | |
| − | # | + | # Type your password when asked - if it gives a warning about a .Xauth file, that's probably fine... |
| − | # | + | # At the prompt, type <source lang=bash> |
| − | + | xeyes & | |
| − | + | </source>to start the xeyes program. You can minimize the program, but you should keep it running to keep your session from timing out. | |
| − | # | + | <!-- |
| − | # | + | # If you are thinking about printing during this session, type <source lang=text>lpq</source> to check the line printer queue - if there are no entries, you are set. If there is a list of files, the particular Teer machine to which you have connected is detached from the [[ePrint]] queue. If you are planning to print anything out, you will want to log into a different Teer machine. |
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| − | + | == Problems Logging In or Running Programs== | |
| + | *If your password doesn't work or matlab "doesn't exist," | ||
| + | *:close MobaXterm, re-open it, and try to connect again. | ||
| − | == | + | <!-- |
| + | === Legacy Errors === | ||
| + | These errors are from when [[PuTTy]] and [[X-Win]] were the standard for the EGR 103 labs; as of Fall 2014, that is no longer the case. | ||
*If xterm will not work and if the error is something about "error in locking authority file" | *If xterm will not work and if the error is something about "error in locking authority file" | ||
*:Go to the PuTTY page regarding [[PuTTY#Xauthority_file_locking| Xauthority_file_locking]] | *:Go to the PuTTY page regarding [[PuTTY#Xauthority_file_locking| Xauthority_file_locking]] | ||
| − | *If x-win needs a license, | + | *If x-win needs a license, use the Activation License option and note that the license will be on the screen in the front of the room. |
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| − | |||
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*If PuTTY claims that you cannot connect to localhost or some other graphical problem: | *If PuTTY claims that you cannot connect to localhost or some other graphical problem: | ||
| − | *#Make sure the Teer | + | *#Make sure the Teer machine did not complain about an error in locking authority file - if it did, see solution above. |
*#Make sure X-Win 32 is running. | *#Make sure X-Win 32 is running. | ||
*#Hover over the X-Win icon to make sure it is Display 0 - if not, see the [[X-Win 32]] page for troubleshooting. | *#Hover over the X-Win icon to make sure it is Display 0 - if not, see the [[X-Win 32]] page for troubleshooting. | ||
*#Exit PuTTY, restart it, load the session you tried to open, go to X11 or Tunneling in the Category, and make sure X11 was checked | *#Exit PuTTY, restart it, load the session you tried to open, go to X11 or Tunneling in the Category, and make sure X11 was checked | ||
*#If none of that works, find a TA or the instructor. | *#If none of that works, find a TA or the instructor. | ||
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== Software == | == Software == | ||
Partial list: | Partial list: | ||
| − | === Specifically for EGR | + | === Specifically for EGR 103 === |
| + | As of Fall, 2018: | ||
* Acrobat reader | * Acrobat reader | ||
* [[ePrint]] | * [[ePrint]] | ||
* [[MATLAB]] with toolboxes (esp. Simulink, data acquisition, controls) | * [[MATLAB]] with toolboxes (esp. Simulink, data acquisition, controls) | ||
| + | ** Be sure shortcut has "Start In" of C:\Documents and Settings\mrglocal\My Documents\MATLAB | ||
* Microsoft Office | * Microsoft Office | ||
| − | * | + | * National Instruments Measurements and drivers |
| − | * [[ | + | * National Instruments LabVIEW |
| + | * [[MobaXterm]] | ||
* [[SSH]] (including file transfer) | * [[SSH]] (including file transfer) | ||
| − | * [ | + | * Anaconda for Python 3 [https://www.anaconda.com/download/] |
| + | ** Get pydaqmx and autopep8 packages | ||
=== Other courses === | === Other courses === | ||
| − | * [[SolidWorks]] (ME | + | * Logisim (EGR 224) |
| + | * Maple (ECE 381, EGR 224, ME 344) | ||
| + | * [[SolidWorks]] (ME 321, ME 421, ME 422) | ||
| + | * Logger Pro (camps) | ||
| + | * Arduino | ||
| + | * Anaconda and Spyder | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Instructor Station === | ||
| + | The instructor station includes several extra pieces of software. This includes: | ||
| + | * Software for document camera | ||
| + | * SMART Sympodium drivers | ||
| + | * SMART Notebook | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Tech Notes == | ||
| + | * Make sure DAQ cards are registered on machines that have them. | ||
| + | * After installing a new version of MATLAB, be sure to: | ||
| + | ** Right-click and run as administrator | ||
| + | ** daqregister('nidaq') | ||
== Questions == | == Questions == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:45, 18 June 2019
B209 Fitzpatrick is a computer lab used by EGR 103, EGR 224, ECE 382, ME 321, and occasionally ME 344, ME 421 and ME 422.
Contents
Specifications
- 48 networked Windows computers with WIN domain credential logins split up into 24 lab benches
- 1 instructor station Windows 8.1 - equipped with a SMART Sympodium
- Projection system with screen
- WolfVision document camera
- 25 National Instruments NI PCI 6014e or NI PCI 6221 cards (one at instructor station, one per lab bench)
- 20 Circuit Specialists PBB 272 powered breadboards
- 20 Circuit Specialists MS8264 digital multimeters
Using the PCs to Run Unix Programs Remotely
Here is the somewhat long-form of the log-in procedure:
- Pick a PC
- Log in using your OIT WIN credentials
- Start MobaXterm
- Start a new terminal in MobaXterm.
- Type
ssh -XY NETID@login.oit.duke.edu
- where NETID is your NET ID in lower case.
- Type your password when asked - if it gives a warning about a .Xauth file, that's probably fine...
- At the prompt, type to start the xeyes program. You can minimize the program, but you should keep it running to keep your session from timing out.
xeyes &
Problems Logging In or Running Programs
- If your password doesn't work or matlab "doesn't exist,"
- close MobaXterm, re-open it, and try to connect again.
Software
Partial list:
Specifically for EGR 103
As of Fall, 2018:
- Acrobat reader
- ePrint
- MATLAB with toolboxes (esp. Simulink, data acquisition, controls)
- Be sure shortcut has "Start In" of C:\Documents and Settings\mrglocal\My Documents\MATLAB
- Microsoft Office
- National Instruments Measurements and drivers
- National Instruments LabVIEW
- MobaXterm
- SSH (including file transfer)
- Anaconda for Python 3 [1]
- Get pydaqmx and autopep8 packages
Other courses
- Logisim (EGR 224)
- Maple (ECE 381, EGR 224, ME 344)
- SolidWorks (ME 321, ME 421, ME 422)
- Logger Pro (camps)
- Arduino
- Anaconda and Spyder
Instructor Station
The instructor station includes several extra pieces of software. This includes:
- Software for document camera
- SMART Sympodium drivers
- SMART Notebook
Tech Notes
- Make sure DAQ cards are registered on machines that have them.
- After installing a new version of MATLAB, be sure to:
- Right-click and run as administrator
- daqregister('nidaq')
Questions
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