Release Notes

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.18 December 21, 2011
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda) V 4.1.8.0
  • EMX (FEZ Cobra) V 4.1.8.0, TinyBooter V 4.1.6.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.1.8.0 TinyBooter V 4.1.5.1
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.1.8.0

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda)
  • Release Info
    • Fixed CAN message out of order error.
  • Known Issues
    • Wiznet W5100 DHCP does not renew when it expires

EMX (FEZ Cobra)
  • Release Info
    • Fixed NetworkAvailability handle with Ethernet.
    • Fixed CAN message out of order error.
    • Fixed several WiFi bugs and the WiFi class members have been considerably changed.
    • Added two code examples to WiFi Class documentation
    • The PPP connection time has been decreased from 30 seconds to less than 5.
    • Fixed PPP connection through direct serial cable with Windows XP and Vista PCs. Example code is provided.
  • Known Issues
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths
    • TimeService SNTP time update can crash
    • The system locks out when using WiFi WEP security with the wrong key.

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • Fixed USB Rare issue: USB does not work if the system is powered through the external power before connection the USB cable
    • Fixed several WiFi bugs and the WiFi class members have been considerably changed.
    • Added two code examples to WiFi Class documentation
    • The PPP connection time has been decreased from 30 seconds to less than 5.
    • Fixed PPP connection through direct serial cable with Windows XP and Vista PCs. Example code is provided.
  • Known Issues
    • SerialPort hardware handshaking is not supported
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths
    • TimeService SNTP time update can crash
    • The system locks out when using WiFi WEP security with the wrong key.

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.17 October 06, 2011
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda) V 4.1.7.0
  • EMX (FEZ Cobra) V 4.1.7.0, TinyBooter V 4.1.6.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.1.7.0 TinyBooter V 4.1.5.1
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.1.7.0

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda)
  • Release Info
    • Added updater application.
  • Known Issues
    • Wiznet W5100 DHCP does not renew when it expires

EMX (FEZ Cobra)
  • Release Info
    • Added updater application.
  • Known Issues
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths
    • TimeService SNTP time update can crash

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • Added updater application.
  • Known Issues
    • SerialPort hardware handshaking is not supported
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths
    • TimeService SNTP time update can crash

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.16 September 28, 2011
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda) V 4.1.7.0
  • EMX (FEZ Cobra) V 4.1.7.0, TinyBooter V 4.1.6.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.1.7.0 TinyBooter V 4.1.5.1
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.1.7.0

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda)
  • Release Info
    • Added software I2C under GHIElectronics.NETMF.Hardware.SoftwareI2CBus.
    • Fixed: CAN.GetMessages doesn't throw an exception when the messages are null.
  • Known Issues
    • Wiznet W5100 DHCP does not renew when it expires

EMX (FEZ Cobra)
  • Release Info
    • Firmware optimizations.
    • WiFi module RedPine RS9110N-11-21_1 fixes and enhancements.
    • USB Host Webcam enhancements.
    • Added software I2C under GHIElectronics.NETMF.Hardware.SoftwareI2CBus.
    • Fixed: Hibernation can rarely crash the LCD.
    • Fixed: CAN.GetMessages doesn't throw an exception when the messages are null.
  • Known Issues
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths
    • TimeService SNTP time update can crash

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • WiFi module RedPine RS9110N-11-21_1 fixes and enhancements.
    • USB Host Webcam enhancements.
    • Added software I2C under GHIElectronics.NETMF.Hardware.SoftwareI2CBus.
  • Known Issues
    • SerialPort hardware handshaking is not supported
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths
    • TimeService SNTP time update can crash

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.15 June 30, 2011
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda) V 4.1.6.0
  • EMX (FEZ Cobra) V 4.1.6.0, TinyBooter V 4.1.6.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.1.6.0 TinyBooter V 4.1.5.1
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.1.6.0

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda)
  • Release Info
    • XTEA encryption support : GHIElectronics.NETMF.System.XTEA
    • Dropped NETMF's cryptography support
    • Fixed: SPI baudrate settings
  • Known Issues
    • Wiznet W5100 DHCP does not renew when it expires

EMX (FEZ Cobra)
  • Release Info
    • USB Host webcam support
    • Support for converting a Bitmap to a BMP file using GHIElectronics.NETMF.System.Util.BitmapToBMPFile
    • XTEA encryption support : GHIElectronics.NETMF.System.XTEA
    • NETMF's cryptography fix
    • Preliminary experimental support for WiFi module RedPine RS9110N-11-21_1
    • Fixed: SPI baudrate settings
  • Known Issues
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths
    • TimeService SNTP time update can crash

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • USB Host webcam support
    • Support for converting a Bitmap to a BMP file using GHIElectronics.NETMF.System.Util.BitmapToBMPFile
    • SQLite database updates and fixes
    • XTEA encryption support : GHIElectronics.NETMF.System.XTEA
    • NETMF's cryptography fix
    • Preliminary experimental support for WiFi module RedPine RS9110N-11-21_1
  • Known Issues
    • SerialPort hardware handshaking is not supported
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths
    • TimeService SNTP time update can crash

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.14 April 11, 2011
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda) V 4.1.5.1
  • EMX (FEZ Cobra) V 4.1.5.1, TinyBooter V 4.1.3.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.1.5.1 TinyBooter V 4.1.5.1
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.1.5.0
  • GHIElectronics.NETMF.W5100.Dhcp (4.1.5.1)

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda)
  • Release Info
    • Support for lower SPI clocks
    • Fixed: Serial port can rarely stop working if using non-standard baudrates
  • Known Issues
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths.
    • Wiznet W5100 DHCP does not renew when it expires

EMX (FEZ Cobra)
  • Release Info
    • Support for lower SPI clocks
    • Fixed: Complete System Update crashing issues
    • Fixed: Serial port can rarely stop working if using non-standard baudrates
  • Known Issues
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths.
    • TimeService SNTP time update can crash

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • LCD: Fixed crashing issues on large LCDs. Support for LCD Enable.
  • Known Issues
    • SerialPort hardware handshaking is not supported.
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths.
    • TimeService SNTP time update can crash

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.13 March 14, 2011
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda) V 4.1.5.0
  • EMX (FEZ Cobra) V 4.1.5.0, TinyBooter V 4.1.3.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.1.5.0 TinyBooter V 4.1.3.0
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.1.5.0

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda)
  • Release Info
    • Added USB Client Joystick driver
    • For GHIElectronics.NETMF.W5100.Http, GHIElectronics.NETMF.Net.Sockets.NetworkSteam.Write() is enhanced to accept buffers larger than 2048 bytes.
    • Fixed: ParallelPort with USBizi "special" pins. They affected other I/Os.
  • Known Issues
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths.
    • Wiznet W5100 DHCP does not renew when it expires

EMX (FEZ Cobra)
  • Release Info
    • Added USB Client Joystick driver
  • Known Issues
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths.
    • TimeService SNTP time update can crash

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • Added USB Client Joystick driver
  • Known Issues
    • SerialPort hardware handshaking is not supported.
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths.
    • TimeService SNTP time update can crash

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.12 Beta February 21, 2011
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda) V 4.1.4.0
  • EMX (FEZ Cobra) V 4.1.4.0, TinyBooter V 4.1.3.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.1.4.0 TinyBooter V 4.1.3.0
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.1.4.0

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda)
  • Release Info
    • USB and SD storage optimizations
    • New CAN driver. Class members changed. Some of the new features: optimized batch message reading, events. TimeStamps and filters.
    • RLP support
    • RLP native tasking support
    • Support for more USB Joysticks types. Hat switch functionality is improved.
    • Update to USB Host CDC and handshake support
    • Update to USB Client CDC write issues
    • Networking Wiznet optimizations. Speed is about 3 times faster.
    • Added ParallelPort support
    • Added PinCapture support
    • Added 4KB InternalFlashStorage for the user under GHIElectronics.NETMF.Hardware
    • Added USBHostController.Reset method
    • OutputCompare now has a blocking option for more accurate timings
    • Wiznet W5100 support for DHCP Client and HTTP
    • Fixed: Serial port crashes on power up, hangs when flushing TX data with hardware handshaking enabled, RTS signal rate and others.
    • Fixed: File system corruptions
    • Fixed: Analog scaling problems
  • Known Issues
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths.
    • Wiznet W5100 DHCP does not renew when it expires

EMX (FEZ Cobra)
  • Release Info
    • USB and SD storage optimizations
    • New CAN driver. Class members changed. Some of the new features: optimized batch message reading, events. TimeStamps and filters.
    • RLP native tasking support
    • Support to force EWR flushing using GHIElectronics.NETMF.System.Util.FlushExtendedWeakReferences
    • Support for more USB Joysticks types. Hat switch functionality improved.
    • Update to USB Host CDC and handshake support
    • Update to USB Client CDC write issues
    • Added ParallelPort support
    • Added PinCapture support
    • Added USBHostController.Reset method
    • Fix to CANxtra graphics
    • OutputCompare now has a blocking option for more accurate timings
    • Fixed: Serial port crashes on power up, hangs when flushing TX data with hardware handshaking enabled, RTS signal rate and others.
    • Fixed: Blocking delays every 5 seconds
    • Fixed: File system corruptions
    • Fixed: Analog scaling problems
  • Known Issues
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths.
    • TimeService SNTP time update can crash

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • USB and SD storage optimizations
    • Support to force EWR flushing using GHIElectronics.NETMF.System.Util.FlushExtendedWeakReferences
    • RLP native tasking support
    • Support for more USB Joysticks types. Hat switch functionality improved.
    • Added ParallelPort support
    • Added PinCapture support
    • Added USBHostController.Reset method
    • OutputCompare now has a blocking option for more accurate timings
    • Update to USB Host CDC and handshake support
    • Update to USB Client CDC write issues
    • Fixed: File system corruptions
  • Known Issues
    • SerialPort hardware handshaking is not supported.
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths.
    • TimeService SNTP time update can crash

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.11 October 15, 2010
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda) V 4.1.3.0
  • EMX (FEZ Cobra) V 4.1.3.0, TinyBooter V 4.1.3.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.1.3.0 TinyBooter V 4.1.3.0
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.1.3.0

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda)
  • Release Info
    • Support for USB Client CDC interface plus USB NETMF debug interface through USBClientController.StandardDevices.StartCDC_WithDebugging.
    • Note: RealTimeClock.IsTimeValid, in certain situations, does not perform as expected. It is no longer supported and always returns false. Please see RealTimeClock class for alternatives.
    • Fixes and updates to GHIElectronics.NETMF.W5100
  • Known Issues
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths.

EMX (FEZ Cobra)
  • Release Info
    • Support for USB Client CDC interface plus USB NETMF debug interface through USBClientController.StandardDevices.StartCDC_WithDebugging.
    • Note: RealTimeClock.IsTimeValid, in certain situations, does not perform as expected. It is no longer supported and always returns false. Please see RealTimeClock class for alternatives.
  • Known Issues
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths.

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • Support for USB Client CDC interface plus USB NETMF debug interface through USBClientController.StandardDevices.StartCDC_WithDebugging.
    • Note: RealTimeClock.IsTimeValid, in certain situations, does not perform as expected. It is no longer supported and always returns false. Please see RealTimeClock class for alternatives.
  • Known Issues
    • Currently, COM2 handshaking is not supported.
    • SSL works correctly. However, certification verification can fail.
    • RSA Decrypt fails for certain input lengths.

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.10 Beta September 20, 2010
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda) V 4.1.2.1
  • EMX (FEZ Cobra) V 4.1.2.1, TinyBooter V 4.1.2.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.1.2.1 TinyBooter V 4.1.2.0
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.1.2.1

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda)
  • Release Info
    • Update to AnalogOut class
    • Fixes and updates to GHIElectronics.NETMF.W5100
  • Known Issues
    • None

EMX (FEZ Cobra)
  • Release Info
    • Update to AnalogOut class
  • Known Issues
    • None

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • No change
  • Known Issues
    • Currently, COM2 handshaking is not supported.

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.9 Beta September 14, 2010
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda) V 4.1.2.0
  • EMX (FEZ Cobra) V 4.1.2.0, TinyBooter V 4.1.2.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.1.2.0 TinyBooter V 4.1.2.0
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.1.2.0

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda)
  • Release Info
    • In-field update support
    • PWM driver updated
    • CRC support under GHIElectronics.NETMF.System.CRC
    • Networking Wiznet driver
  • Known Issues
    • None

EMX (FEZ Cobra)
  • Release Info
    • In-field update support
    • Increased UART buffers size
    • PWM driver updated
    • CRC support under GHIElectronics.NETMF.System.CRC
    • Fixed: sometimes setting the TouchMoveFrequency throws an exception. This is the amount of time (in ms) to elapse before sending a move event and currently has a minimum of 50.
  • Known Issues
    • None

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • In-field update support
    • Touch events fix
    • Increased UART buffers size
    • CRC support under GHIElectronics.NETMF.System.CRC
    • PWM driver updated
    • Fixed: sometimes setting the TouchMoveFrequency throws an exception. This is the amount of time (in ms) to elapse before sending a move event and currently has a minimum of 50.
    • Fixed: I2C driver
  • Known Issues
    • Currently, COM2 handshaking is not supported.

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.8 August 09, 2010
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda) V 4.1.1.0
  • EMX (FEZ Cobra) V 4.1.1.0, TinyBooter V 4.1.1.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.1.1.0 TinyBooter V 4.1.1.0
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.1.1.0

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino, FEZ Panda)
  • Release Info
    • Hibernation support
    • Realtime clock alarm
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • Ethernet support (native driver for Wiznet)
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release. Edge interrupts are supported.
  • Known Issues
    • None

EMX (FEZ Cobra)
  • Release Info
    • Hibernation support
    • Realtime clock alarm
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • In field update
    • Emulator
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release. Edge interrupts are supported.
  • Known Issues
    • None

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • Updated release
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • In field update
    • Emulator
  • Known Issues
    • Currently, COM2 handshaking is not supported.

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.7 Beta July 26, 2010
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino) V 4.1.0.0
  • EMX (FEZ Cobra) V 4.1.0.0, TinyBooter V 4.1.0.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.1.0.0 TinyBooter V 4.1.0.0
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.1.0.0

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino, FEZ Rhino)
  • Release Info
    • New release for NETMF 4.1
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • Ethernet support (native driver for Wiznet)
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release. Edge interrupts are supported.
  • Known Issues
    • None

EMX (FEZ Cobra)
  • Release Info
    • New release for NETMF 4.1
    • Runtime Loadable Procedures (native code) support
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • In field update
    • Emulator
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release. Edge interrupts are supported.
  • Known Issues
    • None

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • New release for NETMF 4.1
    • Runtime Loadable Procedures (native code) support
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • In field update
    • Emulator
  • Known Issues
    • Currently, COM2 handshaking is not supported.

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.6 Beta June 30, 2010
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino) V 4.0.4.0
  • EMX (FEZ Cobra) V 4.0.4.0, TinyBooter V 4.0.4.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.0.4.0 TinyBooter V 4.0.4.0
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.0.4.0

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino)
  • Release Info
    • USB Client support including Mouse, Keyboard, CDC (Virtual COM port) and Mass Storage
    • Updated I2C driver
    • Added One Wire 16-bit CRC calculation
    • Fixed: CAN communications
    • Fixed: Inaccuracies when setting PWM duty cycle
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • Ethernet support (native driver for Wiznet)
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release. Edge interrupts are supported.
  • Known Issues
    • None

EMX (FEZ Cobra)
  • Release Info
    • USB Client support including Mouse, Keyboard, CDC (Virtual COM port) and Mass Storage
    • Updated I2C driver
    • Added One Wire 16-bit CRC calculation
    • Added Get Serial Number for older Embedded Master modules compatibility under System.Util.
    • Fixed: CAN channel 2 communications
    • Fixed: Inaccuracies when setting PWM duty cycle
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • RLP
    • In field update
    • Emulator
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release. Edge interrupts are supported.
  • Known Issues
    • None

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • USB Client support including Mouse, Keyboard, CDC (Virtual COM port) and Mass Storage
    • Added One Wire 16-bit CRC calculation
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • RLP
    • In field update
    • Emulator
  • Known Issues
    • Currently, COM2 handshaking is not supported.

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.5 May 21, 2010
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino) V 4.0.3.0
  • EMX (FEZ Cobra) V 4.0.3.0, TinyBooter V 4.0.3.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.0.3.0 TinyBooter V 4.0.3.0
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.0.3.0

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino)
  • Release Info
    • SPI write enchacements
    • UART hardware errors are now reported
    • Extended Math support using GHIElectronics.System.MathEx
    • Added more GPIOs
    • SD driver change and detect SD function under PersistantStorage
    • Fixed: USB host in some cases incorrectly reports a device type as FTDI
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
    • Ethernet support (native driver for Wiznet)
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release. Edge interrupts are supported.
  • Known Issues
    • None

EMX (FEZ Cobra)
  • Release Info
    • SPI write enchacements
    • UART hardware errors are now reported
    • LCD Rotation support
    • Extended Math support using GHIElectronics.System.MathEx
    • TinyBooter disable application access
    • SD driver changes and detect SD function under PersistantStorage
    • Fixed: USB host in some cases incorrectly reports a device type as FTDI
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
    • RLP
    • In field update
    • Emulator
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release. Edge interrupts are supported.
  • Known Issues
    • None

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • UART hardware errors are now reported
    • LCD Rotation support
    • Extended Math support using GHIElectronics.System.MathEx
    • Fixed: USB host in some cases incorrectly reports a device type as FTDI
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
    • RLP
    • In field update
    • Emulator
  • Known Issues
    • Currently, COM2 handshaking is not supported.

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.4 April 26, 2010
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino) V 4.0.2.0
  • EMX V 4.0.2.0, TinyBooter V 4.0.2.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.0.2.0 TinyBooter V 4.0.2.0
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.0.2.0

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino)
  • Release Info
    • Support for large SD/USB storage over 4 GB
    • Persistent Storage updated
    • USBH_Device is now in System assembly. This assembly is needed by several other assemblies.
    • SPI enhancements
    • Permanent user stored key feature
    • Fixed: Time library issue
    • Fixed: High UART Baudrate issue
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
    • Ethernet support (native driver for Wiznet)
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release. Edge interrupts are supported.
  • Known Issues
    • None

EMX
  • Release Info
    • Large LCD support updated
    • Added option to set custom heap size
    • Added option to disable LCD bootup messages
    • Added option to disable default touch interface
    • Startup Logo support
    • Support for large SD/USB storage over 4 GB
    • Persistent Storage updated
    • USBH_Device is now in System assembly. This assembly is needed by several other assemblies.
    • Ethernet and networking enhancements
    • SPI enhancements
    • PPP support
    • Permanent user stored key feature
    • Fixed: High UART Baudrate issue
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
    • RLP
    • In field update
    • Emulator
    • Application Protection
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release. Edge interrupts are supported.
  • Known Issues
    • None

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • Large LCD support updated
    • Added option to set custom heap size
    • Added option to disable LCD bootup messages
    • Added option to disable default touch interface
    • Support for large SD/USB storage over 4 GB
    • Persistent Storage updated
    • Startup Logo support
    • NAND (internal storage flash) support
    • USBH_Device is now in System assembly. This assembly is needed by several other assemblies.
    • SQLite Support
    • PPP support
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
    • RLP
    • In field update
    • Emulator
  • Known Issues
    • None

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.3 April 02, 2010
  • USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino) V 4.0.1.0
  • EMX V 4.0.1.0, TinyBooter V 4.0.1.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.0.1.0 TinyBooter V 4.0.1.0
  • GHI NETMF Library V 4.0.1.0

USBizi (FEZ Mini, FEZ Domino)
  • Release Info
    • Real Time Clock support added to library.
    • PWM support updated.
    • CAN support.
    • Watchdog support.
    • Battery RAM support.
    • Cryptography support.
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
  • Known Issues
    • Storage memory (SD, USB) over 4GB are not supported in this release
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release

EMX
  • Release Info
    • WiFi support.
    • SSL support.
    • Real Time Clock support added to library.
    • Native Piezo support.
    • PWM support updated.
    • CAN support.
    • Watchdog support.
    • Battery RAM support.
    • Changing LCD settings using software.
    • Changing debug interface using software.
    • CANxtra LCD support.
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
    • RLP
    • PPP
    • In field update
    • Emulator
    • Application Protection
  • Known Issues
    • Storage memory (SD, USB) over 4GB are not supported in this release
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • WiFi support.
    • SSL support.
    • Real Time Clock support added to library.
    • PWM support updated.
    • Watchdog support.
    • Battery RAM support.
    • Changing LCD settings using software.
    • Changing debug interface using software.
    • I2C support.
    • Fixed: Serial port issues.
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
    • RLP
    • PPP
    • In field update
    • Emulator
    • NAND (internal storage flash) support
    • Database support using SQLite
  • Known Issues
    • Storage memory (SD, USB) over 4GB are not supported in this release

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.2 March 12, 2010
  • GHI NETMF Library V 1.0.0.0
  • EMX V 1.1.0.0, TinyBooter V 1.0.0.0
  • USBizi V 1.1.0.0
  • ChipworkX V 4.0.0.0 TinyBooter V 4.0.0.0

EMX
  • Release Info
    • No change. Same as last SDK release.
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
    • CAN
    • Watchdog
    • SPI Busy pin
    • PWM with more resolution for duty cyle
    • Battery RAM
    • Changing LCD configuration using software
    • Changing Debug interface using software
    • Piezo
    • RLP
    • WiFi
    • PPP
    • SSL
    • Custom Bootup logo
    • In field update
    • Enabling application protection
    • Emulator
  • Known Issues
    • Storage memory (SD, USB) over 4GB are not supported in this release
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release

USBizi
  • Release Info
    • No change. Same as last SDK release.
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
    • CAN
    • Watchdog
    • SPI Busy pin
    • PWM with more resolution for duty cyle
    • Battery RAM
  • Known Issues
    • Storage memory (SD, USB) over 4GB are not supported in this release
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release
    • USBizi does not support serialization and cryptography

ChipworkX
  • Release Info
    • First Beta release
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
    • Watchdog
    • PWM with more resolution for duty cyle
    • Battery RAM
    • Changing LCD configuration using software
    • Changing Debug interface using software and hardware (buttons)
    • RLP
    • WiFi
    • PPP
    • SSL
    • Custom Bootup logo
    • In field update
    • Emulator
    • NAND (internal storage flash) support
    • SQLite
    • Isochronous USB Host support
  • Known Issues
    • Storage memory (SD, USB) over 4GB are not supported in this release
    • I2C driver is preliminary

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.1 March 05, 2010
  • GHI NETMF Library V 1.0.0.0
  • EMX V 1.1.0.0, TinyBooter V 1.0.0.0
  • USBizi V 1.1.0.0

EMX
  • Release Info
    • Touch screen support
    • Fix: UART 9600 Baurate
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
    • CAN
    • Watchdog
    • SPI Busy pin
    • PWM with more resolution for duty cyle
    • Battery RAM
    • Changing LCD configuration using software
    • Changing Debug interface using software
    • Piezo
    • RLP
    • WiFi
    • PPP
    • SSL
    • Custom Bootup logo
    • In field update
    • Enabling application protection
    • Emulator
  • Known Issues
    • Storage memory (SD, USB) over 4GB are not supported in this release
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release

USBizi
  • Release Info
    • Added XML support
    • Fix: UART 9600 Baurate
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
    • CAN
    • Watchdog
    • SPI Busy pin
    • PWM with more resolution for duty cyle
    • Battery RAM
  • Known Issues
    • Storage memory (SD, USB) over 4GB are not supported in this release
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release
    • USBizi does not support serialization and cryptography

Version Info
Firmware, Tinybooter (if applicable) and libraries are compatible for each SDK release and they may not work with previous releases. Make sure to update all your software components including firmware and library assemblies. Otherwise, your managed application will not run at all or run incorrectly.
Important note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version 1.0.0 February 26, 2010
  • GHI NETMF Library V 1.0.0.0
  • EMX V 1.0.0.0, TinyBooter V 1.0.0.0
  • USBizi V 1.0.0.0

EMX
  • Release Info
    • First Beta release
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
    • CAN
    • Watchdog
    • SPI Busy pin
    • PWM with more resolution for duty cyle
    • Battery RAM
    • Changing LCD configuration using software
    • Changing Debug interface using software
    • Piezo
    • Touch screen
    • RLP
    • WiFi
    • PPP
    • SSL
    • Custom Bootup logo
    • In field update
    • Enabling application protection
  • Known Issues
    • Storage memory (SD, USB) over 4GB are not supported in this release
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release

USBizi
  • Release Info
    • First Beta release
  • Planned Features for Next Releases
    • USB Client (slave) extensions
    • CAN
    • Watchdog
    • SPI Busy pin
    • PWM with more resolution for duty cyle
    • Battery RAM
  • Known Issues
    • Storage memory (SD, USB) over 4GB are not supported in this release
    • Level interrupts are not supported in this release
    • USBizi does not support serialization and cryptography

SDK Version 1.3.0 January 5, 2012
Built with:
  • Microsoft .NET Micro Framework v4.1
  • GHI Electronics NETMF SDK v1.0.18
  • GHI Electronics OSH NETMF SDK v1.0.2
  • Microsoft Gadgeteer Core v2.41.401

FEZ Hydra Mainboard / Kit
  • Release Info
    • See GHI OSH NETMF Release Notes.
  • Known Issues
    • See GHI OSH NETMF Release Notes.

FEZ Spider Mainboard / Kit
  • Release Info
    • None
  • Known Issues
    • None

Gadgeteer Modules
  • Release Info
    • Fixed Button needing two events bug.
    • Fixed WiFi RS21 driver. First working release with completely redesigned user interface.
    • Added alpha Bluetooth driver. Simple serial interface for communication with Bluetooth device.
    • Added CAN DW driver.
    • Added LED7R driver.
    • Added Light Sensor driver.
    • Used a more simple fix to swap the colors for the Multicolored LED.
    • Added XBee serial communication driver.
  • Known Issues
    • None

Version Info
Important Note: Requires .NET Micro Framework 4.1 and Visual Studio 2010
SDK Version v1.0.3 January 6, 2012
Built with:
  • FEZ Hydra v4.1.2.1, TinyBooter v4.1.2.1
  • GHI OSH NETMF Library v4.1.2.0

FEZ Hydra
  • Release Info
    • Added SD card capabilities. This feature is in beta.
    • Device deployment name chaged to reflect Gadgeteer.
    • Device capabilities now reflect current build numbers.
    • Fixed invalid memory range error.
    • Improved deployment speed.
    • Added XML support.
  • Known Issues
    • LCD configuration is currently fixed to the 320x240 display.
    • Ethernet enabling (ENC28 module) is not dynamic, requires firmware recompilation.


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