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Updated Release: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.42.800

JanKuceraMSFT — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:19:34 GMT

In development, stay tuned!

Updated Release: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.42.800

JanKuceraMSFT — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:14:27 GMT

The upcoming release is planned for May.

Updated Release: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.41.100 (Jul 28, 2011)

JanKuceraMSFT — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:40:17 GMT

.NET Gadgeteer Core includes the core libraries and templates for Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer. This is a prerequisite for end users to build and deploy .NET Gadgeteer projects. For module developers, it includes a Module Template that makes it very quick and easy to build .NET Gadgeteer software libraries for new hardware modules.

This installer puts the .NET Gadgeteer core library (gadgeteer.dll) in the NETMF 4.1 Assembly Folders (so it can be referenced from a NETMF project via "Add Reference"). It also puts two project templates into the New Project dialog in Visual Studio/Visual C# Express under the Gadgeteer tab - a Blank Template with a generic .NET Gadgeteer application, and the Module Template which includes instructions for implementing the "device driver" library required for modules to work with .NET Gadgeteer - this template auto-builds MSI installers for modules which can be distributed to end users.

The .NET Gadgeteer Core does NOT include libraries for specific hardware modules/mainboards, so by itself this installer does not allow users to use .NET Gadgeteer hardware.

If you are a prospective module or mainboard builder you should also look at the Module Builder's Guide, which includes the full specifications for what it means to be ".NET Gadgeteer compatible" and other helpful examples and guidelines, and feel free to get in touch at gadgeteer@microsoft.com.

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Release Notes

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Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer Core
RELEASE NOTES
Version 2.41.100 26 July 2011

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Supported Platform
===============================================================================

Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 or Microsoft Windows XP SP3

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (any edition) http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/
OR
Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Express http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/

Microsoft .NET Micro Framework v4.1 QFE1 SDK
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8515

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Change Logs
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Version 2.4.100, 26 July 2011

Initial public release.

KNOWN ISSUES

- Installer does not check for .NET Micro Framework installation yet.
- NetworkModule HTTP/Web support needs further testing.

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License
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Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use
this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the
License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed
under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the
specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.

Released: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.41.100 (Jul 28, 2011)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:40:17 GMT

Updated Release: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.41.200 (Aug 19, 2011)

JanKuceraMSFT — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:39:52 GMT

NET Gadgeteer Core includes the core libraries and templates for Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer. This is a prerequisite for end users to build and deploy .NET Gadgeteer projects. For module developers, it includes a Module Template that makes it very quick and easy to build .NET Gadgeteer software libraries for new hardware modules.

This installer puts the .NET Gadgeteer core library (gadgeteer.dll) in the NETMF 4.1 Assembly Folders (so it can be referenced from a NETMF project via "Add Reference"). It also puts two project templates into the New Project dialog in Visual Studio/Visual C# Express under the Gadgeteer tab - a Blank Template with a generic .NET Gadgeteer application, and the Module Template which includes instructions for implementing the "device driver" library required for modules to work with .NET Gadgeteer - this template auto-builds MSI installers for modules which can be distributed to end users.

The ".NET Gadgeteer Builder Templates" release is for hardware vendors who are building mainboards or kits comprising multiple modules/mainboards. This adds two additional project templates to help make mainboard installers and kit installers.

The .NET Gadgeteer Core does NOT include libraries for specific hardware modules/mainboards, so by itself this installer does not allow users to use .NET Gadgeteer hardware.

If you are a prospective module or mainboard builder you should also look at the Module Builder's Guide, which includes the full specifications for what it means to be ".NET Gadgeteer compatible" and other helpful examples and guidelines, and feel free to get in touch at gadgeteer@microsoft.com.

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Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer Core
RELEASE NOTES
Version 2.41.200 19 August 2011

===============================================================================
Supported Platform
===============================================================================

Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 or Microsoft Windows XP SP3

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (any edition) http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/
OR
Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Express http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/

Microsoft .NET Micro Framework v4.1 QFE1 SDK
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8515

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Change Logs
===============================================================================

Version 2.41.200, 19 August 2011

MAJOR CHANGES (API changes)
None

MINOR CHANGES
- GadgeteerCore now checks that NETMF is installed when installing
- Module template MSIs now check that GadgeteerCore is installed when installing
- Module template - lots of inline documentation updates
- GTI.Serial now reserves pins 6 and 7 if hardware handshaking is supported by the module.
- Gadgeteer.Module and Gadgeter.Program expose a Mainboard property enabling modules and advanced end users to directly use this API.

KNOWN ISSUES
- NetworkModule HTTP/Web support needs further testing.
- VC# Express installation fails if VS is also installed and VS and VC# do not share the same directory root
i.e. if VC# Express is installed under where VS is, e.g. C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\ then it works OK.

Released: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.41.200 (Aug 19, 2011)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:39:52 GMT

Updated Release: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.41.301 (Oct 04, 2011)

JanKuceraMSFT — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:39:35 GMT

The .NET Gadgeteer Core installer includes the core libraries and end user project template for Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer. This is a prerequisite for end users to build and deploy .NET Gadgeteer projects. It includes a single project template in the New Project dialog in Visual Studio/Visual C# Express under the Gadgeteer tab - ".NET Gadgeteer Application". This template uses a graphical designer built for Visual Studio or Visual C# Express which allows end users to visually configure .NET Gadgeteer hardware builds and then write the software logic for that hardware in C#.

The .NET Gadgeteer Builder Templates installer is for hardware vendors who are building modules, mainboards or kits comprising multiple modules/mainboards. This adds additional project templates for modules, mainboards and kits. Each template includes instructions on how to use it, and automatically builds an MSI installer which can be distributed to end users.
If you are a prospective module or mainboard builder you should also look at the Module Builder's Guide and Mainboard Builder's Guide, which includes the full specifications for what it means to be ".NET Gadgeteer compatible" and other helpful examples and guidelines.

Neither installer includes libraries for specific hardware modules/mainboards, so by themselves these installers do not enable users to use .NET Gadgeteer hardware. Hardware manufacturers should release installers (based on the templates above) for their hardware.

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Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer Core
RELEASE NOTES
Version 2.41.301, 30 September 2011

MINOR CHANGES
- Fixed bug with rendering F1 help content in designer

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Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer Core
RELEASE NOTES
Version 2.41.300 26 September 2011

===============================================================================
Supported Platform
===============================================================================

Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 or Microsoft Windows XP SP3

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (any edition) http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/
OR
Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Express http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/

Microsoft .NET Micro Framework v4.1 QFE1 SDK
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8515

===============================================================================
Change Logs
===============================================================================

Version 2.41.300, 26 September 2011

MAJOR CHANGES
- Graphical hardware configuration view included!
- Kit template updated since kit-specific end user templates are no longer required
(designer does a better job - auto adds only the required references, and works with any manufacturer's modules)
- Module template moved to GadgeteerBuilderTemplates MSI

MINOR CHANGES
- GTI.I2CBus.Address setter bugfix
- GTI.AnalogInput.Active property added
- StorageDevice: added CreateDirectory and Delete methods
- DisplayModule: added automatic reboots when display configuration changes, and better error messages
- NetworkModule: added web proxy support

KNOWN ISSUES
- NetworkModule HTTP/Web support needs further testing.
- VC# Express installation fails if VS is also installed and VS and VC# do not share the same directory root
i.e. if VC# Express is installed under where VS is, e.g. C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\ then it works OK.

Released: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.41.301 (Oct 04, 2011)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:39:35 GMT

Updated Release: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.41.401 (Nov 30, 2011)

JanKuceraMSFT — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:39:16 GMT

The .NET Gadgeteer Core installer includes the core libraries and end user project template for Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer. This is a prerequisite for end users to build and deploy .NET Gadgeteer projects. It includes a single project template in the New Project dialog in Visual Studio/Visual C# Express under the Gadgeteer tab - ".NET Gadgeteer Application". This template uses a graphical designer built for Visual Studio or Visual C# Express which allows end users to visually configure .NET Gadgeteer hardware builds and then write the software logic for that hardware in C#.

The .NET Gadgeteer Builder Templates installer is for hardware vendors who are building modules, mainboards or kits comprising multiple modules/mainboards. This adds additional project templates for modules, mainboards and kits. Each template includes instructions on how to use it, and automatically builds an MSI installer which can be distributed to end users.
If you are a prospective module or mainboard builder you should also look at the Module Builder's Guide and Mainboard Builder's Guide, which includes the full specifications for what it means to be ".NET Gadgeteer compatible" and other helpful examples and guidelines.

Neither installer includes libraries for specific hardware modules/mainboards, so by themselves these installers do not enable users to use .NET Gadgeteer hardware. Hardware manufacturers should release installers (based on the templates above) for their hardware.

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Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer Core
RELEASE NOTES
Version 2.41.401 30 November 2011

===============================================================================
Change Logs
===============================================================================

Version 2.41.401, 30 November 2011

MINOR CHANGES
- Fixed installer bug causing Visual Studio Designer to not upgrade correctly

KNOWN ISSUES
- VC# Express installation fails if VS is also installed and VS and VC# do not share the same directory root
i.e. if VC# Express is installed under where VS is, e.g. C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\ then it works OK.
- DaisyLink assigns global addresses but it could use per-bus addresses (normally one bus per socket) to increase total addressable devices
- Designer should track most recently used Mainboard and use that by default in a new project
- Designer does not examine MinimumGadgeteerCoreVersion XML tag right now, so if hardware requires a newer version of GadgeteerCore than the one installed, this does not surface until deployment time (as a link error).

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Version 2.41.400, 25 November 2011

MAJOR CHANGES
- Web client and web server libraries moved from Gadgeteer.dll into separate assemblies Gadgeteer.WebServer.dll and Gadgeteer.WebClient.dll. These are referenced by default in the app template. API location moved from GTM.NetworkModule to Gadgeteer.Networking.
- Cloud library moved from GadgeteerCore into separate dll MicrosoftResearch.Gadgeteer.Cloud.dll, and not referenced by default from app template. GadgeteerCore MSI still includes the DLL though (so Add Reference works)

MINOR CHANGES
- Added I2C transactions API to Gadgeteer.Interfaces.I2CBus class
- System.Threading and Microsoft.SPOT.Touch references added to App Template
- References created by Designer now set SpecificVersion=false so that newer versions of module/mainboard libraries are picked up by projects
- Designer now deletes references and "usings" when a module/mainbaord is no longer used by a project
- Fixes to how DisplayModule handles switching between display types and display <-> headless.

Released: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.41.401 (Nov 30, 2011)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:39:16 GMT

Updated Release: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.41.500 (Feb 13, 2012)

JanKuceraMSFT — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:38:43 GMT

The .NET Gadgeteer Core installer includes the core libraries and end user project template for Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer. This is a prerequisite for end users to build and deploy .NET Gadgeteer projects. It includes a single project template in the New Project dialog in Visual Studio/Visual C# Express under the Gadgeteer tab - ".NET Gadgeteer Application". This template uses a graphical designer built for Visual Studio or Visual C# Express which allows end users to visually configure .NET Gadgeteer hardware builds and then write the software logic for that hardware in C#.

The .NET Gadgeteer Builder Templates installer is for hardware vendors who are building modules, mainboards or kits comprising multiple modules/mainboards. This adds additional project templates for modules, mainboards and kits. Each template includes instructions on how to use it, and automatically builds an MSI installer which can be distributed to end users.
If you are a prospective module or mainboard builder you should also look at the Module Builder's Guide and Mainboard Builder's Guide, which includes the full specifications for what it means to be ".NET Gadgeteer compatible" and other helpful examples and guidelines.

Neither installer includes libraries for specific hardware modules/mainboards, so by themselves these installers do not enable users to use .NET Gadgeteer hardware. Hardware manufacturers should release installers (based on the templates above) for their hardware.

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Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer Core
RELEASE NOTES
Version 2.41.500 13 February 2012

==========================================================================
Supported Platform
==========================================================================

Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 or Microsoft Windows XP SP3

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (any edition) http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/
OR
Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Express http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/

Microsoft .NET Micro Framework v4.1 QFE1 SDK
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8515

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Change Logs
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Version 2.41.500, 10 February 2012

MINOR CHANGES
- GTI.I2CBus bugfix to Read method
- Software I2C exposed under Gadgeteer.Interfaces - previously it was a hidden part of the DaisyLink implementation
- NetworkModule bugfix to NetworkSettings, UseDHCP and IsNetworkUp behaviour
- Added PDB files for all assemblies
- Added XML doc files for web client/server assemblies
- Added reference to System.Collections to default App template
- Added Invoke event to Program as a way of easily invoking methods on the dispatcher
- DisplayModule reboots less frequently to update display settings, and allows WPF on any display
- Mainboard interface supports abstraction of storage device mounting/unmounting allows storage device modules (e.g. SD card) to be written in a mainboard-independent way.

KNOWN ISSUES
- VC# Express installation fails if VS is also installed and VS and VC# do not share the same directory root
i.e. if VC# Express is installed under where VS is, e.g. C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\ then it works OK.
- DaisyLink assigns global addresses but it could use per-bus addresses (normally one bus per socket) to increase total addressable devices
- Designer should track most recently used Mainboard and use that by default in a new project
- Designer does not examine MinimumGadgeteerCoreVersion XML tag right now, so if hardware requires a newer version of GadgeteerCore than the one installed, this does not surface until deployment time (as a link error).

Released: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.41.500 (Feb 13, 2012)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:38:42 GMT

The .NET Gadgeteer Core installer includes the core libraries and end user project template for Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer. This is a prerequisite for end users to build and deploy .NET Gadgeteer projects. It includes a single project template in the New Project dialog in Visual Studio/Visual C# Express under the Gadgeteer tab - ".NET Gadgeteer Application". This template uses a graphical designer built for Visual Studio or Visual C# Express which allows end users to visually configure .NET Gadgeteer hardware builds and then write the software logic for that hardware in C#.

The .NET Gadgeteer Builder Templates installer is for hardware vendors who are building modules, mainboards or kits comprising multiple modules/mainboards. This adds additional project templates for modules, mainboards and kits. Each template includes instructions on how to use it, and automatically builds an MSI installer which can be distributed to end users.
If you are a prospective module or mainboard builder you should also look at the Module Builder's Guide and Mainboard Builder's Guide, which includes the full specifications for what it means to be ".NET Gadgeteer compatible" and other helpful examples and guidelines.

Neither installer includes libraries for specific hardware modules/mainboards, so by themselves these installers do not enable users to use .NET Gadgeteer hardware. Hardware manufacturers should release installers (based on the templates above) for their hardware.

==========================================================================
Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer Core
RELEASE NOTES
Version 2.41.500 13 February 2012

==========================================================================
Supported Platform
==========================================================================

Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 or Microsoft Windows XP SP3

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (any edition) http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/
OR
Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Express http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/

Microsoft .NET Micro Framework v4.1 QFE1 SDK
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8515

==========================================================================
Change Logs
==========================================================================

Version 2.41.500, 10 February 2012

MINOR CHANGES
- GTI.I2CBus bugfix to Read method
- Software I2C exposed under Gadgeteer.Interfaces - previously it was a hidden part of the DaisyLink implementation
- NetworkModule bugfix to NetworkSettings, UseDHCP and IsNetworkUp behaviour
- Added PDB files for all assemblies
- Added XML doc files for web client/server assemblies
- Added reference to System.Collections to default App template
- Added Invoke event to Program as a way of easily invoking methods on the dispatcher
- DisplayModule reboots less frequently to update display settings, and allows WPF on any display
- Mainboard interface supports abstraction of storage device mounting/unmounting allows storage device modules (e.g. SD card) to be written in a mainboard-independent way.

KNOWN ISSUES
- VC# Express installation fails if VS is also installed and VS and VC# do not share the same directory root
i.e. if VC# Express is installed under where VS is, e.g. C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\ then it works OK.
- DaisyLink assigns global addresses but it could use per-bus addresses (normally one bus per socket) to increase total addressable devices
- Designer should track most recently used Mainboard and use that by default in a new project
- Designer does not examine MinimumGadgeteerCoreVersion XML tag right now, so if hardware requires a newer version of GadgeteerCore than the one installed, this does not surface until deployment time (as a link error).

Updated Release: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.42.600 (May 11, 2012)

JanKuceraMSFT — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:37:59 GMT

The .NET Gadgeteer Core installer includes the core libraries and end user project templates for Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer. This is a prerequisite for end users to build and deploy .NET Gadgeteer projects. It includes project templates in the New Project dialog in Visual Studio/Visual C# Express/Visual Basic Express under the Gadgeteer tab - ".NET Gadgeteer Application" for .NET Micro Framework version 4.1 and 4.2. This template uses a graphical designer built for Visual Studio or Visual C# Express which allows end users to visually configure .NET Gadgeteer hardware builds and then write the software logic for that hardware in C#.

The .NET Gadgeteer Builder Templates installer is for hardware vendors who are building modules, mainboards or kits comprising multiple modules/mainboards. This adds additional project templates for modules, mainboards and kits. Each template includes instructions on how to use it, and automatically builds an MSI installer which can be distributed to end users.
If you are a prospective module or mainboard builder you should also look at the Module Builder's Guide and Mainboard Builder's Guide, which includes the full specifications for what it means to be ".NET Gadgeteer compatible" and other helpful examples and guidelines.

Neither installer includes libraries for specific hardware modules/mainboards, so by themselves these installers do not enable users to use .NET Gadgeteer hardware. Hardware manufacturers should release installers (based on the templates above) for their hardware.

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Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer Core
RELEASE NOTES
Version 2.42.600 11 May 2012

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Supported Platforms
======================================================================

Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2 or Windows XP SP3

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (any edition) http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/
OR
Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Express http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/
OR
Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Express http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/

Microsoft .NET Micro Framework SDK 4.2 (RTM QFE1) http://netmf.codeplex.com/releases/view/82448#DownloadId=343358
(supports both v4.2 and v4.1 hardware)
OR
Microsoft .NET Micro Framework SDK 4.1 http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8515
(supports v4.1 hardware only)

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Change Logs
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Version 2.42.600, 11 May 2012

MAJOR CHANGES
- NETMF 4.2 support added alongside NETMF 4.1 support
- Visual Basic apps supported in NETMF 4.2, using Visual Studio or Visual Basic 2010 Express
- Module/mainboard/kit templates changed to enable simultaneous NETMF 4.1/4.2 support, and wizard added to ease module/mainboard creation
- For NETMF 4.2, GadgeteerCore's SPI, Serial and DaisyLink/SoftwareI2C features are split into separate DLLs so they can be left out to save RAM when not necessary.

MINOR CHANGES
- Bugfix in Gadgeteer.Interfaces.SPI
- Blocking the dispatcher now causes a runtime warning
- Reboot() call added to GT.Program
- Documentation updates to some of the APIs
- Designer checks for more dependencies between hardware (from GadgeteerHardware.xml files)

KNOWN ISSUES
- VC# Express and VB Express installation fails if VS is also installed and VS and VC#/VB do not share the same directory root
i.e. if VC# Express is installed under where VS is, e.g. C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\ then it works OK.
- DaisyLink assigns global addresses but it could use per-bus addresses (normally one bus per socket) to increase total addressable devices

Released: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.42.600 (May 11, 2012)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:37:59 GMT

Updated Release: .NET Gadgeteer Builder Guides version 1.10 (Apr 19, 2013)

JanKuceraMSFT — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:28:45 GMT

The .NET Gadgeteer Builder Guides include downloadable documentation for module and mainboard builders, with detailed descriptions of how to make hardware and related software that is compatible with .NET Gadgeteer.

Released: .NET Gadgeteer Builder Guides version 1.10 (Apr 19, 2013)

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:28:45 GMT

Released: .NET Gadgeteer Builder Guides version 1.9 (Jul 10, 2012)

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:31:24 GMT

Updated Release: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.42.700 (Apr 19, 2013)

JanKuceraMSFT — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:25:44 GMT

The .NET Gadgeteer Core installer includes the core libraries and end user project templates for Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer. This is a prerequisite for end users to build and deploy .NET Gadgeteer projects. It includes a project template wizard in the New Project dialog in Visual Studio 2012 or 2010 (or express versions) under the Gadgeteer tab - ".NET Gadgeteer Application". This template uses a graphical designer built for Visual Studio which allows end users to visually configure .NET Gadgeteer hardware builds and then write the software logic for that hardware in C# or Visual Basic.

The .NET Gadgeteer Builder Templates installer is for hardware vendors who are building modules, mainboards or kits comprising multiple modules/mainboards. This adds additional project templates for modules, mainboards and kits. Each template includes instructions on how to use it, and automatically builds an MSI installer which can be distributed to end users.
If you are a prospective module or mainboard builder you should also look at the Module Builder's Guide and Mainboard Builder's Guide, which includes the full specifications for what it means to be ".NET Gadgeteer compatible" and other helpful examples and guidelines.

Neither installer includes libraries for specific hardware modules/mainboards, so by themselves these installers do not enable users to use .NET Gadgeteer hardware. Hardware manufacturers should release installers (based on the templates above) for their hardware.

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Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer Core
RELEASE NOTES
Version 2.42.700 19 April 2013

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Supported Platforms
======================================================================

Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 (any edition) http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/
OR Microsoft Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows Desktop http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/
Requirements:
- Microsoft Windows 8 or Windows 7
- Microsoft .NET Micro Framework SDK 4.3 (RTM) http://netmf.codeplex.com/downloads/get/500745
(supports .NET Gadgeteer devices compatible with NETMF 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3)

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (any edition)
OR Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Express http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/
OR Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Express http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/
Requirements:
- Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP SP3
- EITHER Microsoft .NET Micro Framework SDK 4.2 (RTM QFE2) http://netmf.codeplex.com/downloads/get/470705
(supports .NET Gadgeteer devices compatible with NETMF 4.1 or 4.2)
OR Microsoft .NET Micro Framework SDK 4.1 http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8515
(supports .NET Gadgeteer devices compatible with NETMF 4.1 only)

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Change Log
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Version 2.42.700, 19 April 2013

MAJOR CHANGES
- VS 2012 support (if using NETMF 4.3 SDK) added alongside VS 2010 support (using NETMF 4.2 or earlier)
(When using VS 2012 you can target NETMF 4.2 or 4.1 devices too)
- Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows Desktop support (and older 2010 Express version support maintained)
- Application template wizard which checks for compatibility between VS, NETMF SDK and mainboard
- Power consumption data is specifiable in GadgeteerHardware.xml schema and shown in VS designer

MINOR CHANGES
- Socket type D and H compatibility check fixed
- Managed software I2C (used by DaisyLink) uses repeated start condition when appropriate
- Added StorageDevice.DeleteDirectory method and fixed StorageDevice.Delete to delete files
- Text templates no longer used by designer, avoiding permissions warning
- License updated to clarify that VS extensions are binary-only

**** ALPHA SUPPORT *****
This release also includes alpha support for the following. This is for evaluation purposes only, and features may change.
- NETMF 4.3, with feature changes:
- AnalogOutput uses NETMF native support

Released: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.42.700 (Apr 19, 2013)

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:25:44 GMT

The .NET Gadgeteer Core installer includes the core libraries and end user project templates for Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer. This is a prerequisite for end users to build and deploy .NET Gadgeteer projects. It includes a project template wizard in the New Project dialog in Visual Studio 2012 or 2010 (or express versions) under the Gadgeteer tab - ".NET Gadgeteer Application". This template uses a graphical designer built for Visual Studio which allows end users to visually configure .NET Gadgeteer hardware builds and then write the software logic for that hardware in C# or Visual Basic.

The .NET Gadgeteer Builder Templates installer is for hardware vendors who are building modules, mainboards or kits comprising multiple modules/mainboards. This adds additional project templates for modules, mainboards and kits. Each template includes instructions on how to use it, and automatically builds an MSI installer which can be distributed to end users.
If you are a prospective module or mainboard builder you should also look at the Module Builder's Guide and Mainboard Builder's Guide, which includes the full specifications for what it means to be ".NET Gadgeteer compatible" and other helpful examples and guidelines.

Neither installer includes libraries for specific hardware modules/mainboards, so by themselves these installers do not enable users to use .NET Gadgeteer hardware. Hardware manufacturers should release installers (based on the templates above) for their hardware.

======================================================================
Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer Core
RELEASE NOTES
Version 2.42.700 19 April 2013

======================================================================
Supported Platforms
======================================================================

Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 (any edition) http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/
OR Microsoft Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows Desktop http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/
Requirements:
- Microsoft Windows 8 or Windows 7
- Microsoft .NET Micro Framework SDK 4.3 (RTM) http://netmf.codeplex.com/downloads/get/500745
(supports .NET Gadgeteer devices compatible with NETMF 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3)

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (any edition)
OR Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Express http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/
OR Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Express http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/
Requirements:
- Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP SP3
- EITHER Microsoft .NET Micro Framework SDK 4.2 (RTM QFE2) http://netmf.codeplex.com/downloads/get/470705
(supports .NET Gadgeteer devices compatible with NETMF 4.1 or 4.2)
OR Microsoft .NET Micro Framework SDK 4.1 http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8515
(supports .NET Gadgeteer devices compatible with NETMF 4.1 only)

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Change Log
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Version 2.42.700, 19 April 2013

MAJOR CHANGES
- VS 2012 support (if using NETMF 4.3 SDK) added alongside VS 2010 support (using NETMF 4.2 or earlier)
(When using VS 2012 you can target NETMF 4.2 or 4.1 devices too)
- Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows Desktop support (and older 2010 Express version support maintained)
- Application template wizard which checks for compatibility between VS, NETMF SDK and mainboard
- Power consumption data is specifiable in GadgeteerHardware.xml schema and shown in VS designer

MINOR CHANGES
- Socket type D and H compatibility check fixed
- Managed software I2C (used by DaisyLink) uses repeated start condition when appropriate
- Added StorageDevice.DeleteDirectory method and fixed StorageDevice.Delete to delete files
- Text templates no longer used by designer, avoiding permissions warning
- License updated to clarify that VS extensions are binary-only

**** ALPHA SUPPORT *****
This release also includes alpha support for the following. This is for evaluation purposes only, and features may change.
- NETMF 4.3, with feature changes:
- AnalogOutput uses NETMF native support

Created Release: .NET Gadgeteer Core 2.42.700 (Apr 19, 2013)

JanKuceraMSFT — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:25:07 GMT

The .NET Gadgeteer Core installer includes the core libraries and end user project templates for Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer. This is a prerequisite for end users to build and deploy .NET Gadgeteer projects. It includes a project template wizard in the New Project dialog in Visual Studio 2012 or 2010 (or express versions) under the Gadgeteer tab - ".NET Gadgeteer Application". This template uses a graphical designer built for Visual Studio which allows end users to visually configure .NET Gadgeteer hardware builds and then write the software logic for that hardware in C# or Visual Basic.

The .NET Gadgeteer Builder Templates installer is for hardware vendors who are building modules, mainboards or kits comprising multiple modules/mainboards. This adds additional project templates for modules, mainboards and kits. Each template includes instructions on how to use it, and automatically builds an MSI installer which can be distributed to end users.
If you are a prospective module or mainboard builder you should also look at the Module Builder's Guide and Mainboard Builder's Guide, which includes the full specifications for what it means to be ".NET Gadgeteer compatible" and other helpful examples and guidelines.

Neither installer includes libraries for specific hardware modules/mainboards, so by themselves these installers do not enable users to use .NET Gadgeteer hardware. Hardware manufacturers should release installers (based on the templates above) for their hardware.

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Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer Core
RELEASE NOTES
Version 2.42.700 19 April 2013

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Supported Platforms
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Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 (any edition) http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/
OR Microsoft Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows Desktop http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/
Requirements:
- Microsoft Windows 8 or Windows 7
- Microsoft .NET Micro Framework SDK 4.3 (RTM) http://netmf.codeplex.com/downloads/get/500745
(supports .NET Gadgeteer devices compatible with NETMF 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3)

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (any edition)
OR Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Express http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/
OR Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Express http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloads/
Requirements:
- Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP SP3
- EITHER Microsoft .NET Micro Framework SDK 4.2 (RTM QFE2) http://netmf.codeplex.com/downloads/get/470705
(supports .NET Gadgeteer devices compatible with NETMF 4.1 or 4.2)
OR Microsoft .NET Micro Framework SDK 4.1 http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8515
(supports .NET Gadgeteer devices compatible with NETMF 4.1 only)

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Change Log
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Version 2.42.700, 19 April 2013

MAJOR CHANGES
- VS 2012 support (if using NETMF 4.3 SDK) added alongside VS 2010 support (using NETMF 4.2 or earlier)
(When using VS 2012 you can target NETMF 4.2 or 4.1 devices too)
- Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows Desktop support (and older 2010 Express version support maintained)
- Application template wizard which checks for compatibility between VS, NETMF SDK and mainboard
- Power consumption data is specifiable in GadgeteerHardware.xml schema and shown in VS designer

MINOR CHANGES
- Socket type D and H compatibility check fixed
- Managed software I2C (used by DaisyLink) uses repeated start condition when appropriate
- Added StorageDevice.DeleteDirectory method and fixed StorageDevice.Delete to delete files
- Text templates no longer used by designer, avoiding permissions warning
- License updated to clarify that VS extensions are binary-only

ALPHA SUPPORT *****

This release also includes alpha support for the following. This is for evaluation purposes only, and features may change.
- NETMF 4.3, with feature changes:
- AnalogOutput uses NETMF native support