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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

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