Where do I start

[Mark@discussions.microsoft.com Sebastian Mark]

I'm interested in developing simple and small device lets say watch that
operates on battery using Micro .NET framework. Where do I start with
hardware? I mean I have no clue how to design, I know only it needs a
processor , clock chip battery and LCD. Is there any tutorial how to create
simple device that would be compatible with Micro .NET

Thank you

[GHI Team]

Hi,

Did you take a look at USBizi chipset from GHI Electronics. I think it is a
good start for your project
http://www.ghielectronics.com/product/117

GHI Team
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[Jan Kučera]

> Is there any tutorial how to create
> simple device that would be compatible with Micro .NET
>

Creating your own device compatible with .NET Micro Framework requires lots
of work, hardware knowledge and native code. I would suggest starting with
some already created and tested device, be it any from GHI, Device
Solutions, SJJ or others.

Jan

[Hillbilly]

I'm crashing into this news article because I just asked a very similar
question. As a C# developer of intermediate skills I intend to use the
MicroFramework to build a device similar in shape size and application to
the GPS units that we see mounted on dashboards. So I am also looking for
guidance. As it does pertain to guidance I can refer others to this
Microsoft Application Architecture Guide, 2nd Edition [1].

I need a color GUI and I will need a device that can signal across a room
filled with people and furniture. Multiple devices of the same type will be
used in the same room with expected signaling let's say no more than 40-50
feet. At the moment those are the only questions I know I need to ask and I
also know I have a hell of a lot to learn which is the way I like it :-)

So right now my study indicates the use of MicroFramework, Sidekick and some
signaling protocol such as ZigBee or Bluetooth. After watching this Channel
9 video [2] by our friend and colleague Scott Hanselman interview Colin
Miller of the MicroFramework group I understand I should acquire a developer
board.

But what board and from whom might me recommended for me to start with?

[1] http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd673617.aspx
[2] http://tinyurl.com/nqz2sg

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[GHI Team]

Start with the emulator and C# express...free to get started! Once you have
understanding of NETMF then you can select one of the available boards and
start using real hardware.

GHI Team
www.ghielectronics.com

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[Hillbilly]

Good advice. I'm trying to find the 4.0 download. The new developer site
only serves 3.0 yet their blog(s) state 4.0 has been released. Hmm, I wonder
if its at codeplex or that new open-source portal that was recently
announced (can't remember what they call it...

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[Jan Kučera]

Hello Hillbilly,
as Thomas noted in the "ANN: .NET Micro Framework 4.0 downloads" thread, you
can download the SDK at

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=77dbfc46-14a1-4dcf-a809-eda7ccfe376b

The source code is a part of PK, which is available at

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=16fa5d31-a583-4c0d-af74-f4d5e235d5bc

Hope this helps,
Jan

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