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Information Center for the Microsoft® .NET Micro Framework |
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The .NET Micro Framework V4.1 is an innovative development and execution environment for resource-constrained devices. The Framework enables faster development of more capable embedded systems that are smart, securely connected, and easier to manage. By bringing proven desktop computing models and tools to the embedded space, the .NET Micro Framework improves productivity and helps businesses bring innovative embedded products to market faster and at lower cost.
Through its fully integrated Visual® Studio and Visual® C# Express experience, the .NET Micro Framework brings a reliable and productive development environment to the world of embedded development. Complex applications can be developed and debugged faster by leveraging the powerful emulator and Visual Studio’s debugging capabilities. The familiar development environment also enables .NET desktop programmers to work easily on embedded projects.
Below you will find links, sample applications, utilities, and much more to help you with .NET Micro Framework development.
Technology and information is continuously changing. Please let me know of any information that could be added to keep this page up to date. |
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Products
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Embedded Development Kit (EDK)
for the .NET Micro Framework V4.1
The EDK contains a multipurpose development board (EMAC's iPac-9302) with the .NET Micro Framework already installed and ready to run C# applications. The kit contains a step-by-step instruction manual, sample applications, cables, and power supply.
Price: $50.00 |
Embedded Development Kit plus(EDKplus)
for the .NET Micro Framework V4.1
The EDKplus contains a fully populated iPac-9302 with second serial port. .NET Micro Framework is already installed and ready to run C# applications. The kit contains a step-by-step instruction manual, sample applications, cables, and power supply.
Price: $225.00 |
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.NET Micro Framework V4.1 Update for the EDK / EDKplus is Now Available
.NET Micro Framework V4.1 support for the EDK / EDKplus is now available. .NET Micro Framework V4.1 SDK supports Visual C# Express, which is a free download from Microsoft.
The update is available on the SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions Website.
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Where to Buy
EDK and EDKplus can be purchased via the SJJ Online Store - 
EDK and EDKPlus can also be purchased at our European distributor - www.microframework.eu
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Articles / Videos |
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More Serial Ports! SPI-to-Serial for.NET Micro Framework v2.2 - August 2010 - NEW!
A solution to add more RS-232 serial ports using the SPI bus on the iPac-9302. Source code solutions from the paper can be downloaded here.
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Robot Demo Featuring the EDKPlus with .NET Micro Framework 4.0 and the Traxster II - May 2010
Builds on the previous Traxster project using the Traxster II. To demonstrate the Traxster II construction, additions were made including 2-line LCD display for debug and general output and a ambient temperature sensor. Source code can be downloaded here: TraxsterPlus2 |
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COM Port Changes in .NET Micro Framework 4.0 - This white paper discusses the differences that were made to the COM port’s Classes in the .NET Micro Framework 4.0 release.
- April 2010
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Implementing a Lock Application with the EDK - November 2008
The article shows a security lock application example which builds on the basic I/O found in the EDK. - Source code can be found here.
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Building a Robotics Platform using the EDKPlus and the RobitcsConnections.com’s Traxster - March 2008
Here are a couple of videos from RoboticsConnection.com demonstrating the EDKPlus and Serializer Robot Controller:
Traxster MF Line Following Video
Traxster MF Simple Navigation Video
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A Couple of Gadgets for Windows® SideShow™, Using VB.NET - January 2008
Looks at how to create SideShow Gadgets using VB.NET - Source code can be found here.
Example of How to Convert a TrueType Font to TinyFont for use
with the Microsoft .NET Micro Framework - January 2008
Application note covers the steps to convert a TrueType Font to the Tiny Font format.
Notes on Application Development Tools for Microsoft® .NET Micro Framework and Windows® SideShow™ - January 2008
Explains the different tools available for developing .NET Micro Framework applications and gadgets for Windows SideShow.
Embedded Development Kit (EDK) Step-By-Step Guide - September 2008
A Basic Step-by-Step Guide for .NET Micro Framework Application Development on the iPac-9302. A new release is available for those who have the EDK/EDKPlus. There 20+ different exercises that cover basic application development, GPIO & Interrupt basics, SPI usage, thread processing, emulators, managed code libraries, ADC, PWM, Ethernet, and much more.
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Prototype Expansion
Diamond Systems offers a PC/104 form factor prototype board that is great for building custom circuits to stack/interface with the iPac-9302.
If you need taller standoffs - Digikey sells a variety of standoffs. For example: 8409K-ND.
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Books
Expert .NET Micro Framework by Jens Kühner.
Covers everything you need to know in order to use the .NET Micro Framework to create effective embedded applications.
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Newsgroups, Blogs, and Other Resourceful Links
.NET Micro Framework Links
Official Microsoft .NET Micro Framework Website: http://www.microsoft.com\netmf
.NET Micro Framework News Group: Outlook Express: msnnews.msn.com - microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.microframework
.NET Micro Framework Team Blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/
.NET Micro Framework SDK V4.1 is available here. Visual C# Express 2010 can be downloaded here.
.NET Micro Framework SDK V4.0 is available here. Visual C# Express 2008 can be downloaded here.
.Jan Kučera's website: www.microframework.eu
Windows® SideShow™ Links
Windows SideShow: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms744202.aspx
Windows SideShow Team Blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/sideshow/default.aspx
Windows SideShow News Group: Outlook Express: msnnews.msn.com - microsoft.public.windows.sideshow
MSDN Article (Jan 2007) on Creating Gadgets - http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/07/01/SideShow/default.aspx
Available SideShow Gadgets - http://vista.gallery.microsoft.com/vista/SideShow.aspx?a=&mkt=en-us
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