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Welcome to the companion content page for Embedded Programming with the
Microsoft .NET Micro Framework, which has content and links related to
this book. For additional information, see the book's Introduction.
Companion Content
Technology Update Links
| Author's Web site for the book | www.dotnetmicroframework.com | This is where it all started. Find out what is going on in the .NET Micro Framework, pick up and report on any errata, and get the lowdown on what happens next. |
| Home of the .NET Micro Framework at MSDN | http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/embedded/bb267253.aspx | Find the latest developments straight from MSDN. |
| .NET Micro Framework discussions at MSDN | http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.microframework&cat=en_us_C4FAF74A-95F6-CD60-F2E1-ED8EDB03324B&lang=en&cr=us | This is the best place to get help with all your Micro Framework issues. |
| Digi Connect ME | http://www.digi.com/products/embeddedsolutions/digiconnectme.jsp | Find out all about one of the smallest Micro Framework-powered devices you can buy. |
| Freescale i.MXS development kit for SideShow | http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/overview.jsp?nodeId=02XPgQ8217297301A5 | Freescale offers a complete platform you can use for SideShow or .NET development. |
| Roomba Robots | http://www.irobot.com/sp.cfm?pageid=122 | Clean the house and investigate robotic control using one of these robots. |
| Roomba Robot Command Languages | http://www.irobot.com/images/consumer/hacker/Roomba_SCI_Spec_Manual.pdf | Describes the commands and responses you can use to take control of your Roomba robot. |
Roomba Tether |
http://www.hackingroomba.com/projects/build-a-roomba-serial-tether/ | Shows how to connect a Roomba to a .NET Micro Framework board or any device with an RS232 serial port. |
| Author Blog | http://www.robmiles.com/ | Find out what, if anything, is on the mind of one of the authors. |
Useful Tools
| RS232 Breakout Box for debugging serial communication | http://www.altex.com/product_info.php?cPath=23_32_132&products_id=1736 |
| Digital Multimeter for checking signal cables, reading voltage levels, and so on | http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Pocket-Multimeter-6-Function/dp/B0000AXD47/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-2834084-1844709?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1178055738&sr=8-1 |
Code Samples
Download the Code Samples.(8.25 MB)
System RequirementsYou’ll need the following software to build and run the code samples for this book:
- Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2.
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition, or Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition, or Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team Suite.
- For actual device development (that is, not for emulator development), a .NET Micro Framework-compatible development kit, such as those listed here. Each is supplied with suitable driver software.
- To develop SideShow applications, you need to run Windows Vista.
Installing the Code Samples
After you download the code samples file to your computer, run the installer and follow the instructions that appear.
Uninstalling the Code Samples
To remove the code samples from your computer, make the appropriate selection from Add Or Remove Programs in the Control Panel.
Support Information
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the book and the companion content.As corrections or changes are collected, they will be added to a Microsoft Knowledge Base article. You can find Knowledge Base articles and other support options at the following location: Microsoft Press Book and CD Support Web Site.
Last Updated: Monday, May 28, 2007