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* Generate a new C# Windows Application with a descriptive name such as PhidgetTest. | * Generate a new C# Windows Application with a descriptive name such as PhidgetTest. | ||
* Launch the Add Reference window (Project | Add Reference). | * Launch the Add Reference window (Project | Add Reference). | ||
* Under the .NET tab, select the most recent Phidget21.NET library. If it does not appear in this list, | * Under the .NET tab, select the most recent Phidget21.NET library. If it does not appear in this list, then you can Browse to the Phidget Framework installation directory and add the Phidget21.NET. dll. For earlier versions of Visual Studio, you will want to use the Phidget21.NET1.1.dll instead. | ||
then you can Browse to the Phidget Framework installation directory and add the Phidget21.NET. | |||
dll. For earlier versions of Visual Studio, you will want to use the Phidget21.NET1.1.dll instead. | |||
* Place a TextBox on your main form for the purpose of capturing output. | * Place a TextBox on your main form for the purpose of capturing output. | ||
* Hook the form's Load and FormClosing events. Phidget initialization and shutdown will take place | * Hook the form's Load and FormClosing events. Phidget initialization and shutdown will take place | ||
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==API Reference== | ==API Reference== | ||
This language uses the | This language uses the .NET API, which can be found [http://www.phidgets.com/documentation/web/NETDoc/Index.html here]. | ||
Revision as of 21:09, 12 October 2011
Preamble about the language and its general strengths and weaknesses.
Assessment for use with Phidgets
Our honest opinion on how well this language is suited to controlling Phidgets. If it is a poor choice, suggest and link similar (better) languages.
Support
- Here are the resources we provide.
- This is what you can and cannot expect from us if you use this language.
Restrictions
In this section, list any restrictions or limitations that this particular language may impose. For example, incompatibility with certain operating systems.
Versions
V1.09
Describe each major version and notable differences relating to programming Phidgets.
V1.08
Getting Started
Environment and Libraries
First, we need to set up the proper environment and get the necessary files off the Phidgets website. Visit the drivers section at www.phidgets.com and get the latest:
You will need the Phidget Framework to use and program with Phidgets. We also recommend that you download the following reference materials:
- .NET API Manual
- Programming Manual
- The Product Manual for your device (link to the "Device Functionality" page)
- Example Programs written in C# [Windows] [.NET Compact Framework]
The .NET API manual lists calls and events for every type of Phidget and can be used as a reference. You can find a high level discussion about programming with Phidgets in general in the Programming Manual. The Device Functionality page explains the general operational information for your device. You may want to have these manuals open while working through these instructions.
Setting up a Phidgets Project
The Phidget examples were written using Visual C# 2005 and this tutorial assumes its use. Newer versions of Visual Studio Express are freely available for download from Microsoft. Older versions of Visual Studio work as well and would be set up in a similar manner (Note: you would have to recreate the user interface in the examples for Visual Studio versions earlier than 2005). In Visual Studio:
- Generate a new C# Windows Application with a descriptive name such as PhidgetTest.
- Launch the Add Reference window (Project | Add Reference).
- Under the .NET tab, select the most recent Phidget21.NET library. If it does not appear in this list, then you can Browse to the Phidget Framework installation directory and add the Phidget21.NET. dll. For earlier versions of Visual Studio, you will want to use the Phidget21.NET1.1.dll instead.
- Place a TextBox on your main form for the purpose of capturing output.
- Hook the form's Load and FormClosing events. Phidget initialization and shutdown will take place
there. The project now has access to Phidgets and we are ready to begin coding.
Building your Project
Describe the different ways a project could be build using this language.
Common Problems and Solutions/Workarounds
Here you can put various frequent problems and our recommended solutions.
API Reference
This language uses the .NET API, which can be found here.
