.NET Gadgeteer

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.NET Gadgeteer
Developer(s) Microsoft
Stable release Core 2.14.500 / 2012
Written in C#, VB
Platform .NET Micro Framework
Type Embedded Systems
License Apache License 2.0 / Creative Commons 3.0
Website netmf.com/Gadgeteer

Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer [1] is an Open Source rapid prototyping platform with an emphasis on creating small electronic or embedded hardware devices.[2] It brings the concept of software encapsulation to hardware components, enabling the solderless assembly of electronics using a selection of hardware modules. There is some focus on rapid prototyping of the physical enclosure fabrication using computer-aided design.

The .NET Gadgeteer core is built upon the .NET Micro Framework, currently version 4.1 and originates from Microsoft Research in Cambridge, UK.[3] The core libraries are published under the Apache License 2.0 License and the hardware designs are under the Creative Commons 3.0 License. The core source code is publicly available from the codeplex source repository.[4]

Construction

.NET Gadgeteer projects consist of a mainboard and a series of modules connected via a standard 10 pin connector. The mainboard sockets can support one or more different types of modules, shown by a series of letters next to the socket. Each module has a letter showing its module type. (Connecting modules incorrectly does not harm the hardware – providing only one red power module is used). Any module that supplies power (via USB, DC or battery) is coloured red to help prevent multiple power sources that can potentially harm the devices.

Many different modules are currently available for a series of hardware vendors, including wireless transmission, environment sensors, actuators and custom community modules resulting in a large ecosystem of projects. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Sytech .NET Gadgeteer mainboard and GHI button module.
.NET Gadgeteer mainboard and button module.

Hardware

Any hardware manufacturer, builder or hobbyist can create .NET Gadgeteer-compatible hardware; currently multiple manufacturers participate.

Mainboard Clock speed (MHz) Processor Cores Number of sockets Width (mm) Length (mm) Manufacturer
Argon R1 120 LPC1788 Cortex-M3 1 14 57 92 Love Electronics
Eth Mainboard 1.0 168 STM32F407 Cortex-M4 1 8 42 57 Mountaineer Group
USB Mainboard 1.0 168 STM32F407 Cortex-M4 1 9 32 57 Mountaineer Group
Nano 200 Freescale ARM920T 1 10 42 57 Sytech Design
FEZ Spider 73 ARM7 LPC2478 1 14 52 57 GHI Electronics
FEZ Hydra 200 ARM9 AT91SAMRL 1 14 62 87 GHI Electronics
FEZ Cerberus 168 STM32F405 Cortex-M4 1 8 47 57 GHI Electronics
FEZ Cebuino Bee 168 STM32F405 Cortex-M4 1 3 55 80 GHI Electronics
Bambino 200 204 LPC4330 Cortex-M4 & M0 2 5 58 102 Micromint
Bambino 200E 204 LPC4330 Cortex-M4 & M0 2 10 58 102 Micromint


See also

References

  1. ↑ "NET Gadgeteer homepage". Netmf.com. Retrieved 2012-05-15. 
  2. ↑ Monk, Simon (2012). Getting Started with .NET Gadgeteer. UK: O'Reily. p. 68. ISBN 1449328237. 
  3. ↑ "Microsoft Research .NET Gadgeteer". Research.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2012-05-15. 
  4. ↑ "NET Gadgeteer Codeplex site". Gadgeteer.codeplex.com. Retrieved 2012-05-15. 
  5. ↑ Steve Clayton - Editor (2012-02-15). "What we didn’t show you at CES: Microsoft’s .NET Gadgeteer". Blogs.technet.com. Retrieved 2012-05-15. 
  6. ↑ "Microsoft Research's .NET Gadgeteer steps out into the light, shoots daggers at Arduino". Engadget.com. Retrieved 2012-05-15. 
  7. ↑ "NET Gadgeteer looks to draw tinkering geeks away from Arduino". Slashgear.com. Retrieved 2012-05-15. 
  8. ↑ Mr Stiffy (2011-08-07). "NET Gadgeteer - Microsoft’s open-source toolkit for building gadgets". Gizmag.com. Retrieved 2012-05-15. 
  9. ↑ "What Can You Do with .NET Gadgeteer?". Devhammer.net. 2012-02-18. Retrieved 2012-05-15. 
  10. ↑ "Gadgeteer: Microsoft’s open-source .NET alternative to Arduino". Extremetech.com. 2011-08-04. Retrieved 2012-05-15. 
  11. ↑ Mike Dodaro (2012-04-10). "NET Gadgeteer Bluetooth Control of Motor Driver". Mikedodaro.net. Retrieved 2012-05-15. 
  12. ↑ "GHI Electronics homepage". Ghielectronics.com. Retrieved 2012-05-15. 
  13. ↑ "Love Electronics homepage". loveelectronics.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-08-22. 
  14. ↑ "Micromint USA homepage". micromint.com. Retrieved 2013-05-08. 
  15. ↑ "Mountaineer Group homepage". mountaineer.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-08-22. 
  16. ↑ "Seeed Studio homepage". Seeedstudio.com. 2011-04-29. Retrieved 2012-05-15. 
  17. ↑ "Sytech Design homepage". Sytechdesigns.com. Retrieved 2012-05-15. 


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