subject: The Basics On The Fez Spider [print this page] The Fez Spider is a machine which facilitates the use of Net Gadgeteer and therefore in order to fully explain what a Fez Spider is and what its function is, it is necessary to investigate what Net Gadgeteer is, what it does and how is it used.
What is Net Gadgeteer?
In the words of creators and distributors Microsoft, NET Gadgeteer is a platform for creating your own electronic devices using a wide variety of hardware modules and a powerful programming environment., and gives users the ability to create devices of a variety of shapes, sizes and capabilities.
The main selling point of NET Gadgeteer is that it aims to allow users of all backgrounds and abilities to create devices. It has been created with the specific aim that even the least experienced of users will be able to use communication, motor controllers, lights, switches and a full host of technology to create their own devices irrespective of their electronics knowledge or background. Given that much of electronics and the industry are effectively shut off to those without a host of relevant experience, this is certainly a bonus and also sets Microsoft out amongst their competitors.
The technology works when the user picks their particular components, plugs them into a mainboard and programmes them to work in a particular way. In this case, the mainboard is the Fez Spider.
The Fez Spider is the equipment which enables users to test the functionality of components for a variety of devices and uses and ensure that they are compatible with each other.
As the products, being the Fez Spider and Net Gadgeteer itself are marketed towards a variety of audiences, from the very inexperienced to those who have made the educated decision that it is the right product and technology for them, both are available in a variety of sizes and capabilities and chief among these is the Fez Spider kit which gives any user the full functionality of the programme but which also acts as an introduction to the capacity and capabilities of the machinery.
An Introduction to the Fez Spider
The main function of the Fez Spider kit is that it allows the user to quickly be introduced to NET Gadgeteer and their experimentations with it. In order to use the two packages, it is necessary for users to have Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 or Microsoft Visual C# 2010
The Fez Spider kit is made up of components which are known as modules and it is these which are used to create the functionality of the devices the user hopes to create. The mainboard consists of a processor, memory and 14 sockets. These sockets are used to connect the NET Gadgeteer technology to the FEZ Spider for programming and debugging purposes.
With this easy to use technology, it is simple and hassle-free for all users from experienced professionals and teachers to those looking for a new hobby or interest, to access the technology they need for a variety of projects.
