Entries for the 'GHI Embedded Master and EMX' Category

Our first experience with the .NET Micro Framework (NETMF) was on GHI Electronic's Embedded Master platform, using the .NET Micro Framework 3.0.  We recently had an opportunity to use the GHI's next generation replacement for the Embedded Master, the EMX module, and the .NET Micro Framework 4.1.  Both Microsoft and GHI have made many changes to the assemblies, classes and methods.  ... [Read the rest of this blog...]

 In an ideal world, a design project has well defined phases with appropriate time alloted for each milestone.  In the real world, clients often bring a project that is already behind schedule, needing results yesterday.  Board design can be a cumbersome process, often taking weeks before something physical is ready for the end customer.  Breadboarding is an option, but it ofte... [Read the rest of this blog...]

A few days ago, I was working on a project where I needed to control a stepper motor using the .NET Micro Framework on the GHI Embedded Master microprocessor.  Stepper motors are a unique type of motor - the velocity is controlled by a pulse wave input.  The faster the pulse frequency, the faster the motor rotates. It turns out that most stepper motors will tend to vibrate enough t... [Read the rest of this blog...]

It is well-known that increasing the number of pins on an integrated circuit (IC) increases its cost.  To reduce the number of pins, several serial protocols have been developed to transfer data between IC's.   One such protocol, I2C, uses only 2 bidirectional open-drain wires. For a recent application, I needed to write a quick class to communicate to a Newhaven LCD display over t... [Read the rest of this blog...]

We are happy to announce that DMC has become a Windows Embedded Partner.  DMC has been an active partner with Microsoft, joining the Microsoft Partner Program in 2001 and acheiving Gold Partner status in 2007.  Our Windows Embedded Partner status reflects our familiarity with Windows Embedded platforms, included Windows Embedded operating systems and the Microsoft .NET Mi... [Read the rest of this blog...]

We are big fans of the .NET Micro Framework.  For anyone who hasn't heard of it, it's a super light version of the .NET Framework that runs on resource-constrained devices embedded systems (read more of our thoughts on .Net Micro Framework).   It's a great platform, however sometimes we do run into issues.  The Micro Framework  has lighter versions of some of the core function... [Read the rest of this blog...]

Recently I've had the opportunity to do some embedded development using the .NET Micro Framework platform.  The .NET Micro Framework is a light-weight version of the full .NET framework that can be ported to run on a variety of processors, including the ARM and Blackfin architectures. Using the .NET Framework, developers can implement their solutions in C#.  While develop... [Read the rest of this blog...]