I don't understand, are people able to deploy a fully functional MF 4.2? If not what's wrong?

What?, so you're say tough luck, no 4.2 for the mini?

ok re-reading posts...

So it looks like your using RS232 break-out board and a RS232 to USB cable?

Can you provide links to the items you bought?

Thanks,

Eric

Almost forgot, I don't have a com port on my laptop, how do i connect it?

Does anyone have a tested RS232 schematic? I don't care if it's hand drawn either...

I mean can I just go buy a RS232 connector and wire it up?

I kind of annoys me that I bought this FTDI cable, that everyone recommends, yet I would have been better off going the RS232 route. I even considered it, yet what little I read all used the FTDI cable. There goes over $40 gone, I bought 2, one for my friend also.

I'm guessing this is why not many people use these, very little info on them...

I want to flash my netduino mini to use .NET MF 4.2, I'm currently using serial/FTDI cable but these instruction say that boot loader requires rs232?

http://wiki.netduino...duino-Mini.ashx

http://wiki.netduino...ep-by-step.ashx

I'm starting to get a bit frustrated because it's seems instructions and documentation is scattered and lacking. Maybe this stuff is easy for you electrical engineers, but I'm a software engineer, with a good understanding of electronics (my dad's a biomed engineer), but I'm still getting lost.

Why isn't there a simple schematic showing the basic of power and the two different communications setups (rs232/FTDI)?

I plan to provide a revised getting started document once I work everything out. I will need it anyway for a friend who is going to work with me on this project and he's greener than me (He's 15).

Thanks for any help,

Eric

so you have flashed MF 4.3.1 to the Netduino mini also?

Has anyone used anything newer than 4.2 on the Mini?

Cany anyone give me a quick rundown on .NET MF versions work with what visual studio version?

I'm a professional software developer and currently use VS2013 Pro, but plan to use 2015 soon.

Thanks,

Eric

how do i erase this board?

thanks

no does not show

Where do I find NetduinoUpdate ?

Not recognized by the computer, white light is on, blue light is on for a second then turns off.

Device not shown in Visual studio.

Any ideas what to do?

I'm about to give-up on this platform and try a different one...

Thanks,

Eric

Installng .NET MF 4.1 or 4.2 does not work, says it needs VS2010, I'm using VS2012 PRO?

Currently have MF v4.3 installed?

This whole .NET MF & Netduino seems to be a real mess Still!

I'm a professional developer with 20 years windows dev experience, and been doing .net since it's beta, and I think this is way overcomplicated to get an enviroment set-up...

I have a Windows 7 laptop (VS2013 Pro,), and a Windows 8 laptop (VS2013 Pro, VS2012 Pro)

Netduino Plus 2 Rev.A

What would be the best framework, dev tools, ect. to use?

Thanks,

Eric

1. Blue light is on for the first second or so, then turns off

2. How do I check this?

3. Same as #1

4. Rebooted prior to re-testing

5. Not the case

The white light stays on...

Any new thoughts?

Thanks,

Eric

1. not sure will check.

2. What drivers (How are they installed)

3. will check

4. Will try

5. Not the case

No, I don't think the computer reconizes it.

Is Windows 8 supported?

Thanks for the help

Eric

Version: 4.2.2 Update 2 (version 4.2.2.2)

This firmware requires use of the .NET Micro Framework v4.2 SDK (QFE2) or newer and .Netduino 4.2 SDK or newer.

With this firmware, you will have the following resources available for your code:
384KB Flash
100KB+ RAM

This firmware includes the following updates:
1. .NET MF 4.2 QFE2 bugfixes

This firmware also includes the previous updates:
1. Bug fix: SPI clock 'idle high' setting now supported
2. Netduino Plus 1 projects can be upgraded without changing HardwareProvider
3. Now compatible with legacy SecretLabs AnalogInput and PWM classes
4. Bug fix: SPI chip select timing corrected
5. Bug fix: PWM frequency corrected
6. New: more reliable rebooting during deployment
7. Static IP now works (in addition to DHCP default)
8. MAC Addresses are now loaded by TinyCLR
9. Additional I2C bug fix--pins now forced into proper configuration

To find the current version of your Netduino firmware:
1. Go to the Start Menu > Programs > Microsoft .NET Micro Framework 4.2 > Tools
2. Run MFDeploy.exe. Be careful to run MFDeploy.exe and not MFDeploy.exe.config (as file extensions are hidden by default)
3. Plug your Netduino into your PC using a Micro USB cable.
4. In the Device section at top, select USB instead of Serial. Your Netduino should appear in the drop-down; if not, select it.
5. Select the Target menu, Device Capabilities option.
6. In the output box, find the "SolutionReleaseInfo.solutionVersion" value. This is your firmware version.

To flash this firmware:
1. Detach your Netduino
2. Press and hold your Netduino's pushbutton while plugging it in via USB; this will put it in bootloader mode.
3. Erase the firmware on your Netduino using the STDFU Tester v3.0.1 application
> a. Select the "Protocol" tab
> b. Press the "Create from Map" button
> c. Select the "Erase" radio button option
> d. Press the "Go" button
> e. Wait for erase process to complete
4. Flash the attached .DFU file using the ST DfuSe Demonstrator v3.0.2 application (included with STDFU Tester)
> a. Locate the "Upgrade or Verify Action" pane (bottom-right pane)
> b. Press "Choose..." and select the attached DFU file
> c. Check the "Verify after download" option
> d. Press "Upgrade". It will take a few minutes to update your Netduino.
> e. Detach and reattach your Netduino (power cycle) or press "Leave DFU mode"

After flashing, to set your network settings using MFDeploy:
1. Select the Target > Configuration > Networking menu. Re-enter your IP address settings and MAC address.

Enjoy, and please let us know if you run into any troubles.

Chris

trying tp flash my netduino plus 2 but these instructions do not work?

My device does not show in the visual studio device dropdown, so I think I need to flash it?

Thanks,

Eric