What LabVIEW Software Do I Need to Participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition?

Updated Nov 25, 2025

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Software

  • LabVIEW
  • LabVIEW Software for FRC

Driver

  • FRC Game Tools

Issue Details

I am participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition and plan to use LabVIEW as the programming environment. 
What software do I need to install?

Solution

To use LabVIEW for FRC programming, you need to install the following software:

  1. LabVIEW Software for FRC
    Required for teams programming their robot in LabVIEW.
  2. FRC Game Tools
    Required for all teams, regardless of programming language.

Additional Information

LabVIEW Software for FRC includes:

  • LabVIEW ADE
  • LabVIEW Real-Time Module
  • Vision Development Module
  • NI CompactRIO
  • NI-IMAQdx driver

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