Category Archives: FEZ
FEZ firmware update helper
Just wanted a reminder post when I have to update FEZ with new firmware. Update Fez Firmware1) Hold LDR button then plug in USB. New comm port should appear in devices (i.e. comm13)2) Open TeraTerm3) Erase current with E4) Load … Continue reading
NETMF Servo classes (PWM and Software versions)
Just posting some servo classes. One for hardware PWM control and one for software PWM using OutputCompare. Never know when you may need. using System; using GHIElectronics.NETMF.FEZ; using GHIElectronics.NETMF.Hardware; namespace MicroFezRobot { public class ServoHardPWM : IServo { readonly PWM … Continue reading
NETMF Joystick Shield Driver
Adding a joystick to your NETMF device is easy with the Sparkfun joystick shield and the following code. /* Copyright 2011 William Stacey Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this file except in … Continue reading
Saleae Logic Review
Received my Saleae Logic today. I did not think I would ever need one. But had an issue with PWM and controlling a servo from my FEZ board. Something like a logic analyzer is really the only way to drill … Continue reading
Simple servo control from FEZ
If you just need the easiest possible way to hook up a servo to FEZ, it does not get easier then this. No breadboards, mosfets, or resistors. Just hook the servo wires into the fez and control. If your servo … Continue reading
Add some sound to your FEZ
So a Piezo speaker is not loud enough for your project, but you don’t want to add an amplifier and external power supply? How about going middle of the road. Use your raw 3.3v supply and add the Pololu 2W … Continue reading
Roll Your Own Servo Tester
So you want to test the range of your servos. Who needs a servo tester/driver? If you have a MCU, a POT and some wire, you can make one. Servo Tester Recipe: Fez MCU (code written for NETMF) POT or … Continue reading
NETMF electronic speed controller (ESC)
Here is a basic speed controller if you want to replace your RC receiver with your .Net Micro Framework controller. I don’t have working ESC to test with currently, so this may need some tweaking. Please let me know if … Continue reading
Connect COM port(s) to FEZ via USB
DB9 serial ports on laptops are becoming extinct. But you may want to add another COM port to your FEZ so as not to interfere with the Debug interface. You can use CDC virtual COM port, but then you need … Continue reading
Fritzing–Your virtual breadboard
The forums pointed me to the coolest little virtual breadboard tool called Fritzing. Download here http://fritzing.org. It is still in Alpha, but already very useful as seen below. It is more a documentation tool as it does not do any … Continue reading
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