netduino

Page last updated: October 2010 by Anurag Chugh

Kit Details

- Kit Name: netduino
- Onboard Microcontroller: AT91SAM7X512
- Microcontroller Type: 32-bit ARM7TDMI
- Official kit companion site: www.netduino.com

Kit Price (Approx): USD 35
- Buy Kit: MakerSHED (Others)

Software Development Tools

We have used:

- IDE: Microsoft Visual C# Express 2010 Download
- C# Compiler: .NET Micro Framework SDK v4.1 Download
- Programmer/Debugger: Netduino SDK v4.1.0 Download 32 bit / Download 64 bit
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit

Note: The above classification of tools as Compiler, IDE etc. is inaccurate, but gives the user a rough idea as to the primary functionality of each tool. all the three tools are required to be installed to complete the toolchain. Only one of the two available versions of Netduino SDK is required : either 64bit or 32bit depending on your OS. We have used the 32 bit version on 32 bit Windows 7.

The toolchain for netduino requires you to download and install three pieces of software in this order:

1. Microsoft Visual C# Express 2010
2. .NET Micro Framework SDK

Netduino SDK (32-bit or 64-bit)

Step 01 Download web installer for Microsoft Visual C# Express 2010

Step 01a

Visit http://www.netduino.com

Step 01b

Navigate to "downloads" page

Step 01c

Click on the link pointing to

Microsoft Visual C# Express 2010

Step 01d

You will be taken to Visual Studio 2010 Express

download page at microsoft.com

Step 01e

Select the language as "English"

to begin download

Step 01f

Save the web installed file on your

computer

Step 01g

Wait for download to finish

Step 02 Install Microsoft Visual C# Express 2010

Make sure your computer is connected to the internet during the installation of Microsoft Visual C# Express 2010. The setup will download the required files from the internet during the installation process.

Step 02a

Double click on "vcs_web.exe"and begin

the setup. Click next to proceed.

Step 02b

Select "I have read and accept the license terms"

and click next to proceed.

Step 02c

Click next to proceed.

Step 02d

Click next to proceed.

Step 02e

Wait for setup to download all the components.

Step 02f

Wait for setup to install all the components.

Step 02g

Exit the setup on completion.

Step 03 Download & Install .NET Micro Framework SDK

The Micro Framework SDK Setup file does not require internet connection during installation. Just download the setup file and execute it.

Step 03a

Download .NET Micro Framework SDK

Step 03b

Double-click on MicroFramworkSDK.msi

Step 03c

Wait for "preparing the Setup Wizard..."

Step 03d

Click Next

Step 03e

Select "Typical" setup and click "Next"

Step 03f

Click "Next" to begin installation

Step 03g

Wait till the files are copied.

Step 03h

Click "Finish" to exit Setup

Step 04 Download and Install Netduino SDK

The Netduino SDK does not require internet connection during installation. Just download the setup file and execute it.

Step 04a

Download the Netduino SDK (Choose version

based on your OS - 32 or 64 bit)

Step 04b

Double-click on netduinosdk_32bit.exe

Step 04c

Wait for "preparing the Setup Wizard..."

Step 04d

Click "Next" to continue.

Step 04e

Click "Next" to continue.

Step 04f

Click "Next" to continue.

Step 04g

Click "Install" to begin installation.

Step 04h

Wait for installation to complete.

Step 04i

Click "Finish" to exit setup.

Step 05 Plug in netduino and Install Drivers

Step 05c

Netduino driver has been installed successfully.

Step 05a

Plug in your netduino to a spare USB port.

Step 05b

Click "Install" when asked if you would

like to install this device.

Code for use in step 06:

public static void Main()

{

// write your code here

OutputPort led = new OutputPort(Pins.ONBOARD_LED, false);

while (true)

{

led.Write(true); // turn on the LED

Thread.Sleep(250); // sleep for 250ms

led.Write(false); // turn off the LED

Thread.Sleep(250); // sleep for 250ms

}

Step 06 Create a project, write code and run it.

Step 06a

Start "Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Express" from the

"Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Express" Group

Step 06b

Wait a few seconds.

Step 06c

Click on "New Project"

Step 06d

Select project type as "Micro Framework"

Step 06e

Select "Netduino Application"

Step 06f

A new project will be created

Step 06g

Double click "Program.cs"

Step 06h

Type code for Blinking the User LED

Step 06i

Click on "Project" Menu and select "Project Properties"

Step 06j

Project Properties will be shown.Click on

".NET Micro Framework" on bottom left

Step 06k

.NET Micro Framework properties will be shown

Step 06l

Select transport as USB

Step 06m

The Device field will now show

"Netduino_Netduino". Click on Program.cs tab.

Step 06n

Click on the "Start Debugging" Button

(The one with the "Play" icon on it)

Step 06o

The LED on netduino will start blinking

Step 07 Stop

Step 07a

To stop debugging , press the "Stop Debugging"

button (one with the "Stop" icon on it).

The LED will continue blinking.

Step 08 Register Visual C# 2010 Express

Step 08a

After a few days of use, you will be asked to

for Visual C# 2010 Express.

There is also getting started guide (PDF) created by the netduino folks available here.

They have also created a "Getting Started" Video:

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