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#5513 Netduino as an extension to a WinForms app?

Posted by BigE on 30 November 2010 - 03:25 AM in Netduino 2 (and Netduino 1)

So it sounds possible but not very practical for someone who isn't overly savvy with logic circuits? Maybe I should just get the Netduino Plus? I still can't find where to purchase them. Are there none for sale?

#5376 Netduino as an extension to a WinForms app?

Posted by BigE on 27 November 2010 - 01:29 AM in Netduino 2 (and Netduino 1)

Thanks for your responses. Phil: That is similar to what I am trying to do, but mine is far simpler! I want to interface with my mechanical padlock to unlock a door via my phone. In order to interface with the deadbolt, I need to be able to close the circuits to the right pins of the numeric keypad in the right order. Perhaps I don't even need a Netduino? This might be a dumb question, but can I simply use different pin combinations of a PC's RS-232 port (and some programming with .NET's System.IO.Ports) to close 6 independent circuits on command? (5 numeric keypad buttons, and a 6th "lock" button) Or would I need some hardware with more logic (i.e. the Netduino) and perhaps Chris' approach with the serial connectivity? -E

#5354 Netduino as an extension to a WinForms app?

Posted by BigE on 26 November 2010 - 09:32 PM in Netduino 2 (and Netduino 1)

Awesome! So I could theoretically have an application running on the server handling incoming commands, and send responses over LAN via TCP/IP to the Netduino Plus? That would be great! I would definitely be intereseted in the Plus, but are there any left? I found the tech specs page but don't see anywhere to buy them... Also, I was unaware of the mini RS-232 ports (available in both models). Could I communicate to the Netduino/Netduino Plus via a serial port (or perhaps even a USB-to-RS232 converter cable, if the server doesn't have a serial port)? Thanks, and please forgive any hardware ignorance I might shown :blink:

#5315 Netduino as an extension to a WinForms app?

Posted by BigE on 26 November 2010 - 05:53 AM in Netduino 2 (and Netduino 1)

Hi all,
I am new to the Netduino/hardware world but not to .NET so I am very excited about this product! I would like to buy one, but wanted to know more about how it works first. I have a very simple question regarding the design/purpose of the Netduino and I suppose the .NET Micro Framework in general:

Obviously the intended usage of a Netduino is to deploy your .NET app onto the device, letting it run standalone; however, can the Netduino be used as a "plug-and-play" device (similar to Phidgets) where a WinForms application can have direct control/access to it? My intent is to send digital outputs to control physical objects remotely. For example, write an app that can run on a server that I can access via my phone or another Internet-enabled device to control the Netduino connected to it.

If the Netduino is only designed for deploy-only, standalone usage, that's still a pretty cool device for $35!