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Best Answer Chris Walker, 13 June 2012 - 04:52 AM

Hi Dr Who,

I'm going to be doing all of that, but I don't think I'll be able to run basic on the Mini, as the downloads listed for it aren't 4.2, and that also includes what was available to be applied directly to the device. That is version 4.1. Does a Beta of 4,2 exist for the Mini? (I suspect that a Beta for the SDK would also be needed.)

We'll be updating the Netduino Mini to .NET MF 4.2 QFE1 next month. There may be an older beta of .NET MF 4.2 for Netduino Mini that you can use...but for VB use I'd recommend waiting a few weeks to update your Netduino Mini.

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#1 Dr Who

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Posted 12 June 2012 - 05:16 AM

Hello!
I have VS2010 installed, but its the Express variety. I try opening the project file for the Blink example for VB and I get an error message about the project being the wrong type for the Express, and I should use a release who understands it.

By contrast the VS2010 CS Express one works for building the Blink example there. I'm more comfortable working in Basic which is why I welcome the presence of support for the device under it......

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Posted 12 June 2012 - 05:32 AM

Hi Dr Who, Which firmware do you use and which SDKs do you have installed? VB.NET only works with 4.2 firmware and SDKs.
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Posted 12 June 2012 - 06:22 AM

Hi Dr Who,

Which firmware do you use and which SDKs do you have installed?
VB.NET only works with 4.2 firmware and SDKs.


Hello!
I actually have both installed. That is the 4.2 firmware and the 4.1. I'm not sure what release though the Netduino Mini SDK is based on though. I grabbed the latest 64k one from the site.

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Posted 12 June 2012 - 06:28 AM

I actually have both installed. That is the 4.2 firmware and the 4.1. I'm not sure what release though the Netduino Mini SDK is based on though. I grabbed the latest 64k one from the site.

Hmm both you say? I would recommend uninstall all current netduino and .NETMF SDKs and reinstall only the 4.2 versions. The 4.2 package also includes 4.1 (and 4.0) references, so it shouldn't be a problem.
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Posted 12 June 2012 - 01:59 PM

Hi Dr Who

You do have VS2010 VB.Net Express installed?


If not that would be the problem opening the .vbproj file.

Also a lot of people may be eligible to get a free copy of VS2010 pro for free via the MS DreamSpark initiative...

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Posted 12 June 2012 - 02:52 PM

Hmm both you say? I would recommend uninstall all current netduino and .NETMF SDKs and reinstall only the 4.2 versions. The 4.2 package also includes 4.1 (and 4.0) references, so it shouldn't be a problem.


Hello!
Understood. I'll work with the daft behaviour of the Microsoft stuff to accomplish what you've suggested.

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Posted 12 June 2012 - 02:54 PM

Hi Dr Who

You do have VS2010 VB.Net Express installed?


If not that would be the problem opening the .vbproj file.

Also a lot of people may be eligible to get a free copy of VS2010 pro for free via the MS DreamSpark initiative...

Nak.


Hello!
I do indeed have a copy of the Express edition installed. That's what caused the problem. It does not understand the file. I don't think I'm eligible under the DreamSpark project.

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Posted 12 June 2012 - 02:55 PM

You do have VS2010 VB.Net Express installed?

The .NET Micro Framework 4.2 is also supported by Visual Basic .NET 2010 Express, so that shouldn't be the issue.
I strongly recommend uninstalling all SDKs and reinstall only the 4.2 SDKs in the right sequence (first the .NETMF SDK, second the Netduino SDK)
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Posted 12 June 2012 - 11:01 PM

The .NET Micro Framework 4.2 is also supported by Visual Basic .NET 2010 Express, so that shouldn't be the issue.
I strongly recommend uninstalling all SDKs and reinstall only the 4.2 SDKs in the right sequence (first the .NETMF SDK, second the Netduino SDK)


Hello!
I'm going to be doing all of that, but I don't think I'll be able to run basic on the Mini, as the downloads listed for it aren't 4.2, and that also includes what was available to be applied directly to the device. That is version 4.1. Does a Beta of 4,2 exist for the Mini? (I suspect that a Beta for the SDK would also be needed.)

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Posted 13 June 2012 - 04:52 AM   Best Answer

Hi Dr Who,

I'm going to be doing all of that, but I don't think I'll be able to run basic on the Mini, as the downloads listed for it aren't 4.2, and that also includes what was available to be applied directly to the device. That is version 4.1. Does a Beta of 4,2 exist for the Mini? (I suspect that a Beta for the SDK would also be needed.)

We'll be updating the Netduino Mini to .NET MF 4.2 QFE1 next month. There may be an older beta of .NET MF 4.2 for Netduino Mini that you can use...but for VB use I'd recommend waiting a few weeks to update your Netduino Mini.

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