no there is not, and iam sure phidgets uses also a System like that, just implemented in Firmware.
for netduino you have to write your own, but thats very simple.
http://blog.codeblac...with-RS232.aspx
heres a Basic Serial Approach.
ist also possible with Ethernet.
iam using wireless Bluetooth Serial Interfaces for that (like in the tutorial, just without cables)
on the netduino mini you can also use this for wireless programming, maybe for normal netduinos too.
http://forums.netdui...ss-programming/
//edit: anyone knows how to disable the Auto spell correction in ie? ist quite annoying, i write everything lowercase and ie changes that ...
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btw: everything and everyone uses a Basic Client / Server System. like iam now the Server sending text, and you are the Client receieving it (reading it)