A variation on the Arduino platform.
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Netduino or Raspberry PI for my requirements?
I do not want to start a religious war, and believe that neither of them can be better in all circumstances. So, let' consider my circumstances.
My problem is that I am a software guy with no ...
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Motor not working via transistor
I have a very simple circuit as follows
simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab
when the motor is connected in this fashion, the netduino activates the transistor, but ...
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Microcontrollers - Beginner questions
How do you determine how many sensors a microcontroller can use?
My understanding is you can't use C# directly on any microcontroller but you can use C# and communicate over the USB and look for a ...
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Driving P-MOSFET with Netduino
I've read quite a lot of threads here about P-MOSFETS and how to drive them properly from IC but still have some questions.
Here's the schematic:
Some useful values from MOSFET datasheet
Vgs(th) ...
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Microchip programming with network connectivity
Back in my college days (which is about 3 years ago) we used to do some microchip programming. I've always enjoyed programming those things.
Now I'm thinking about buying such things to make me enjoy ...
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MP3 / WMA Player with Arduino [closed]
I'm new to the ARDUINO platform (actually the Netduino, .NET Micro Framework Clone).
So excuse - if this question is too basic :-(
I'd like to receive MP3 & WMA files over the network on the ...
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Is a relay one way?
I'm no electrical engineer, so maybe this is a stupid question.
I want to make my own alarm system using a netduino board.
I bought a couple of motion sensors for mounting into my ceiling.
The ...
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Can more than one device read data from GPS?
I have an OSD(atmega88p inside), which is reading data from GPS through serial connection as I understand and I would like to connect second device (FEZ Cerb40) to read GPS data, wondering if that ...
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Netduino Vehicle [closed]
In the coming months I have to create a major work for my software design & development course at school, I'm fairly decent with VB.net and find it to be my much favoured language out of it & ...
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OSX + Mono + Netduino USB COM port
I am putting together a Netduino device, which I want to connect to my mac mini, and control it from the mac using Mono.
So, the parts involved are
Netduino (of course)
OSX
USB Host <-> USB ...
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How to diagnose crosstalk
I am completely new to electronics, and am trying to learn by building an electronic drum set. I've found lots of examples online of circuits to condition the output from a piezo to be read by a ...
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Is there much fuzz hooking BlueSMiRF Silver to Netduino? [closed]
I have no experience with soldering other then watching a couple of youtube vidz, would it be much fuzz getting BlueSMiRF to work with my Netdiuno (soldering-wize)?
I guess I also would need some SMD ...
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Program a PIC16F877A using VB.NET
I have bought a PIC16F877A microcontroller and its board before and since then, I haven't used it much because I don't really have enough time and patience to learn C. I was thinking to buy a ...
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What parts do I need in order to connect a light to my netduino?
I'm software engineer trying to get a little electronics project working. I have a netduino plus. I want to hook up a huge light like this and make it turn on and off. Where do I start? What would it ...
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Netduino/Arduino to Variable Resistor
Hi Guys — I'm a developer and I want to have a bit of fun with electronics. I don't know much about it so I have a bit of a question. I'm pretty sure this can apply to Netduino, Arduino or any other ...
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Can I wire the two sides of a L293D Dual H-Bridge together if I only need one H-Bridge?
Background: I'm using an L293D dual H-Bridge to drive a DC motor, but only one motor, and the package contains two complete H-Bridges. This is all being soldered onto Veroboard (stripboard).
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Greenhouse Control Interface
I'm working on a control system for my school's tropical greenhouse based on the Arduino. It'll just do basic logging things, along with allowing someone to selectively water sections of the ...
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Advice on relay set-up
I'm trying to build a Christmas light show, using a netduino (arduino clone). There are plenty of tutorials on the web, however they always lends themselves to US power supplies. Could someone please ...
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Netduino to power 12V LED Strip
I'm a programmer by nature, but I thought I'd try dabbling in programming a micro controller.
I've hooked up my voltage meter, and have figured out how to switch my output ports on/off, and they're ...
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Is it safe to connect Arduino/Netduino to car voltage source
On Netduino homepage it is stated that Netduino can be powered by input: 7.5 - 12.0 VDC or USB. The car output voltage is 12V but the car voltage source can produce voltage spikes so I am not sure ...
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Combining netduino with Ethernet Shield
While buying hardware, the Netduino Plus was not available so I bought Netduino and Ethernet shield. These days I have been trying to create and example of web server using Netduino and Ethernet ...
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Common digital “glue” chips used with Arduino/Netduino?
I have a Netduino Plus and I am trying to put together a shopping list to one of my usual vendors for digital "glue" parts I can use with it. I am experienced in electronics but I haven't bought IC's ...
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6 LEDs in parallel with a single resistor to simplify soldering
I'm trying to wire up 6 RGB LEDs in parallel, all controlled from a single source (well, three sources, one for each colour). The LEDs came supplied with resistors to limit the current of 270 Ohm for ...
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What makes a particular platform suitable or unsuitable for production use?
Let's assume that the cost of goods is an insignificant factor. If a company lacks a team to produce a custom board for a particular product, but has success with an off-the shelf development ...
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Netduino powerd by USB wall charger
I have a IPhone wall charger. Can I plug my netduino into it to power it via USB?
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Interface netduino with Iphone via audio jack
I am interested in making the netduino establish a BUS connection to the IPhone via the audio jack. Does anyone have any experience doing this? I have read a few things online...but I am somewhat ...
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Ambient operating temperatures for *duino boards
If this has already been ask I apologize as I cannot find it using the search option, please send link.
For my first project I'm thinking of building a monitor, in stages, for my outdoor pond (about ...
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Wireless, battery operated web cam for mobile robot
I'm working on a Netduino based mobile robot that's controlled by software on a PC or phone (WP7). One goal of the project is to be able to steer the robot from another room of the house. Is there a ...
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How to develop for .NET Micro Framework on Linux?
Is there an IDE which will allow me to develop for the .net Micro Framework on Linux?
Maybe MonoDevelop?
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Create a circuit that can flash IR LEDs at 38.5kHz and be turned on or off by microprocessor
Several other questions are posted about methods for flashing an LED, but one additional requirement I have is the ability to turn the circuit on or off with a micro controller (Netduino, 3.3v). This ...
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Can I use the Netduino USB as a serial port?
A serial port demo shows how to use GPIOs to communicate through a second USB connection.
But as a Arduino developer I'm used to use the same USB for both programming and runtime communication.
Can ...
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How to switch control between 2 RGB LEDs with PWM from a Netduino
I'm building a project where I will be lighting up 2 RGB LEDs using PWM. Since the Netduino only has 4 PWM pins (of which I will only use 3 - one pin each for the R, G, and B values respectively), I ...
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Using an ULN2803 with Netduino
I want to be able to switch on a device that requires 5v and 100mA from a Netduino. From looking on the web, I believe I need to use a Darlington array in order to meet the current requirements (since ...
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How can I persist data onto the Netduino?
Mainly, I want to persist data onto the onboard Netduino memory (if there is any?) without hooking anything else up.
The idea is that I either read the data back in the next time the Netduino is ...
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Is Netduino awaiting a second run?
I didn't jump on Netduino when I should have now it looks like they are in a very limited supply. Does any one know if there is going to be any more manufactured or possibly the beta Netduino?
