This page provides a list of downloads and the steps necessary to get started with FEZ. For component drivers, brochures and design files, please find the download links within the product pages.

Installation Steps

1. Microsoft Visual C# Express

   We highly recommend using the English version. You can still use professional or ultimate if you own one.

2. Microsoft NETMF 4.1 SDK

   This SDK must be installed before the GHI SDK.

3. GHI NETMF 4.1 SDK Aug. 25, 2010

   GHI NETMF SDK contains all the tools you need to start developing and optimizing on FEZ (including documentation). Check the Release Notes for further details.

4. TeraTerm Feb. 13, 2009

   Get the version we use to update the Firmware.

• GHI NETMF USB Drivers 32-Bit Auto Installer (optional) Aug. 10, 2010

  This auto installer will eliminate the need to manually locate the driver within the GHI NETMF SDK when connecting a FEZ device for the first time.

• GHI NETMF USB Drivers 64-Bit Auto Installer (optional) Aug. 10, 2010

Getting Started Steps

1. Learn about FEZ (FEZ Brochure) Mar. 10, 2010

   Learn about FEZ and all it's features.

2. FEZ Beginners Tutorial Mar. 12, 2010

   This step-by-step guide will teach you about FEZ boards and NETMF. Includes example code and explanations.

3. Beginners E-Book (English) Aug. 11, 2010

   Learn about all the AMAZING capabilities of .NET Micro Framework. Following this guide will slowly introduce you to the framework and the C# language from a beginner's standpoint.

   Translated by the FEZ community, the book also comes in the following languages:
   • French Aug. 13, 2010
   • Portuguese Aug. 11, 2010

References

• Microsoft NETMF API Reference

  Microsoft's API reference for .NET Micro Framework.

• GHI Electronics NETMF Documentation Aug. 3, 2010

  GHI Electronics NETMF Documentation to assist you in coding your project.

NETMF Open Source Code

• Microsoft NETMF 4.1 PK (optional)

  This optional download is for the NETMF Porting Kit. This includes the NETMF source code.

Videos

• Unboxing the FEZ

  You have just received your FEZ? This video will show you everything quickly.

• FEZ Domino/Mini
  1. Updating the Firmware

     Updating the FEZ firmware is an important step when a new SDK is installed. This will give you the latest features and bug fixes. The tutorial will explain this as well.

  2. Getting Started Part 1 of 3

     This series slowly details all the necessary steps needed to get started with FEZ Domino or Mini (similar to what the FEZ Beginners Tutorial explains).

  3. Getting Started Part 2 of 3
  4. Getting Started Part 3 of 3
• FEZ Cobra
  1. Updating the Firmware

     Step-by-step on FEZ cobra firmware update.

• Adding Components

  Creating projects with FEZ is done through adding the needed components such as LEDs, buttons, sensors, motor controllers, etc. All components are ready to plug right into your next project.