We have just released a new firmware build for Meridian/P that supports the Ethernet adapter board.
The firmware includes SSL and DPWS support. You can download it here.
Please read this document before you hook up the Ethernet board as there is one issue that could let the smoke out of the Meridian/P if you do it wrong!
We have also released a new version of the standard build that fixes an application deployment issue that some people were seeing.
Meridian/P is our new Micro Dev Board, which incorporates all the features of the Meridian CPU in a prototype-friendly package. You have a USB connector on the board for download and debug of code, and plenty of easy-to-access headers for adding all the bits you need. It also supports the SchmartBoard form-factor so prototyping with surface mount components won’t slow you down!
The kit package includes the board, a USB cable and 0.1″ headers which you can solder as you please.
Our web store has stock now, and our distributors will have stock next week.
We have just uploaded new firmware for Tahoe-II and a new SDK to support this.
The new firmware is built using Service Pack 1 that was released by Microsoft a few days ago. The main fixes in this release are for the file system and SD card support. This now works with 2GB cards and no longer requires the use of our KillMBR application.
The other main feature we added was screen rotation. You can change this on a reboot by holding down the left button and pressing reset for portrait, and the right button + reset to get back to landscape. Check out the release notes for all the changes.
The SDK has also changed. It’s now called the Device Solutions SDK as it supports all our development boards and not just the Tahoe. The libraries have been updated to include support for several new features, and the Tahoe-II emulator finally supports touch – thanks Jens!
We have updated the Tahoe release on the downloads page. This new release removes the evaluation version limitation, and includes support for download and debug over the serial port.
Update: This release was for the original Tahoe only. We are testing a Tahoe-II build which includes SD card support and will have this available at the end of next week (6 Feb).
Device Solutions is on the move. We are re-locating from Auckland (in the North Island) to Christchurch (in the South Island, also known as the mainland 
, of New Zealand).
What does this mean for you? Not much we trust, except that we may be a little slow to respond over the next week while we are moving and getting setup again.
Our email, web and phone contact details will remain the same.
Steve Maillet has just released a new version of this very useful library of classes and tools. This new release supports v3.0 and we recommend you go download it now from CodePlex and save yourself some time when developing Micro Framework applications!
Our downloads page has standard, and Ethernet enabled builds for the Tahoe Dev Kit.
To use this firmware, you will need the latest Microsoft SDK.
Some requested fetures have not made it into this release, and we are looking to finish these off and include them in a new release in the next few weeks. We rely on your feedback to schedule what goes into the release, so please let us know what you would like to see.
We are also working on a Board Support Package (BSP) so that (as long as you buy the porting kit) you can create your own build of firmware and use features such as interop. We will post more about this in the coming weeks.
Microsoft have announced the Dare to Dream Different Challenge with some fantasitc prizes. Now is your chance to build that gadget you have been dreaming about!
In the first round of the contest, you submit your design idea online. The top 100 ideas will progress to the next round and get a developer kit from Microsoft to complete the task. We are very excited to announce that the kit wil include a Tahoe-II board!
So what are you waiting for? Get to it!
Our new support fourms are online!
This is a great place to search for solutions, ask (and answer) questions, or just tell the world about your latest .NET Micro Framework project!
The forums are open for anyone to view, but you need to register on the Device Solutions web site to be able to post. You can do this with your Windows Live ID so you don’t need to worry about remembering yet another password
My third child (boy #2) arrived yesterday!
Jasper (3.96kg) and his mother are doing well - he has a very proud big sister and brother (and Dad!).
