FEZ .NET Micro Framework Boards

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In my last post I talked about a opensource .NET Micro Framework development platform, in the Arduino form factor, the Netduino. The Netduino is not the only .NET Micro Framework development platform there are many, many more. But few are as affordable as the Netduino. On board that is also relatively cheap are the FEZ Panda and FEZ Domino boards. Both boards are in the Arduino form factor. Where the Netduino is based on the AT91SAM7X512 (datasheet) the FEZ Panda is based on the USBizi LQFP100 chipset witch is based on LPC2387 from NXP.

The FEZ Panda

FEZ Panda is a tiny open-source board running Microsoft .NET Micro Framework. This means, you can write code with much more efficiency using C# programming language under free Microsoft Visual C# express.

FEZ Panda also includes JTAG access for those who wish to use their own firmware instead of NETMF.
The Arduino-form-factor allows you to use about any Arduino shield.
Many libraries are already included like FAT file system, networking, threading, USB Client, UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, PWM, ADC, DAC and many more.

The FEZ Domino

FEZ (Freakin’ Easy!) is a tiny open-source board running Microsoft .NET Micro Framework. This means, you can write code with much more efficiency using C# programming language under free Microsoft Visual C# express.

Build your next projects in minutes by connecting FEZ Domino to one of the shields or the many available components.
Many libraries are already included like FAT file system, threading, USB Client, USB Host, UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, PWM, ADC, DAC and many more.

The Domino is based on the USBizi LQFP100 big brother the USBizi LQFP144. USBizi™ 144 pin chipset is identical to the 100 pin version except it contains a USB host.