Embedded Master™ [1] implements Microsoft's .NET Micro Framework [2]. This allows users to run C# managed code right inside Embedded Master. Users will use Visual Studio to develop and debug programs.
Not only that, Embedded Master [3] is the first and only OEM device that implements .NET Micro Framework and adds FAT file system and USB host capabilities. Users can access files on SD cards or USB memory devices (thumb drive, USB hard drive...etc.) and also use many other USB devices such as, mice, keyboards, joystick, printers, Bluetooth dongles and many more.
Windows SideShow is also fully supported through USB or Bluetooth, and this is (next to the FAT support) the second big feature I will love. Not to connect the device with a USB cable to the PC.
Have a look at this short video:
Here are some key features of the module:
Software
- Micro Framework V2.5
- Windows SideShow V1.4
- USB Host (MS, HID, Printer and more)
- FAT File System
- Full TCP/IP Stack
- Bluetooth (SSP, OBEX)
- Peripherals (SPI, PWM...etc.)
Hardware
- 72Mhz ARM7 Processor
- 8MB SDRAM
- 4.5MB FLASH
- 10/100 Ethernet Interface
- USB Host/Device
- Graphics (Dedicated SPI)
- 45 Digital I/O
- 30 Interrupt Inputs
- SPI (8/16 bit)
- I2C
- 4 UART
- 2 CAN Channels
- 4 10-bit Analog Inputs
- 10-bit Analog Output
- 4-bit SD Memory Interface
- 2 PWM
- -40 to +85 Operational
- Lead Free
- Connector-less Mounting