The Netduino Plus 2 is an amazing open - source electronics platform powered by the .NET Micro Framework. It's a top - notch choice for both engineers and hobbyists. This board comes with a 32 - bit STMicro microcontroller, running at a blistering 168MHz Cortex - M4 speed. It has four times the speed, six times the code space (384KB), and twice the available RAM (100KB+) compared to Netduino Plus 1. New features include four serial ports, six PWM channels, and a 12 - bit ADC. The 6 - pin ICSP header has been replaced with a 10 - pin MiniJTAG header, enabling developers to compile their own firmware using GCC and debug both native and managed code simultaneously. Other great features are 10 mbps Ethernet, support for Micro SD cards up to 2 GB, input voltage of 7.5 - 9.0 VDC or USB powered, 25 mA per pin max current, and digital I/O that is 3.3 V but 5 V tolerant. Also, it comes with useful documents like schematics, layout files, datasheets, and reference manuals. It replaces DEV - 10186.
Using the Netduino Plus 2 is quite straightforward. First, power it up. You can choose to use a 7.5 - 9.0 VDC power supply or simply connect it to your computer via USB. Then, if you want to store data, insert a Micro SD card (up to 2 GB) into the slot. When you start developing, take advantage of the rich development environment and the ability to compile your own firmware using GCC. Just make sure to follow the instructions in the reference manual. As for debugging, the 10 - pin MiniJTAG header allows you to debug both native and managed code. When handling the board, be careful not to exceed the 25 mA per pin max current to avoid damaging it. Also, since the digital I/O is 3.3 V but 5 V tolerant, make sure your input signals are within the appropriate range. To keep it in good condition, store it in a dry and clean place. And don't forget to regularly check the available documents for any updates or new features.
