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Wow, thanks guys.  I actually went the easy route and got the Xbee version.  Works great with the NETMF Toolbox  .  I want to use the Netduino as a server that a program on my computer can connect and send commands to.  I think the Listen() method has not been implemented yet so what I'm doing is have the WiFly try to connect to a remote server every 10 seconds until it is connected, in which case it will just keep looping the ReceiveBinary() method.  If the connection breaks, it will go back to trying to connect every 10 seconds.

 

Is there a more elegant way of doing this?

 

Thanks, Eric

So I got my external power supply, powered it up and it's looking promising. The WiFly shield actually powered up with blinking lights and all. When I ran the same code in my original post, it's still stuck at the same place - just stops at instantiating the WiFly module. Is there something I can do to get it to work or do I really have to buy the XBee version?

-Eric

Thanks Steve. I think you're right about needing an external power supply. I have one coming in the mail and will retest the voltages once it arrives. Hey Stefan, thanks for creating the driver!

Instead I have just been using a Xbee breakout board (don't forget to buy the sockets and headers as they aren't included), my breadboard and some wires to directly connect the WiFly to my Netduino Plus 2. You only have to connect VCC, GND, DOUT and DIN pins to the Netduino for basic use.

Thanks Gutworks. I'm actually using this shield. Doesn't appear to be the same board as the Xbee Shield.

Which drivers are you using? Do they have any directions for initial setup?

Hey Chris, I'm using the Toolbox.NETMF.Hardware.WiFlyGSX driver. Looking at the class library, it looks like the baud rate is set by default and I'm actually following the sample code that was provided.

I did some poking around. From the schematic, it looks like the Wifi Shield gets its power from pin VIN. What is the voltage supposed to be on that pin with respect to ground? I'm measuring 2.5V without the shield and it drops down to 0.8V with the shield attached.

Thanks.

Cool! Thanks guys!