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From time to time we write articles on different embedded subjects. Articles are stored in PDF format for your convenience. You will need the Adobe® Reader® to view the articles. Please come back often for the latest releases and updated material.

 

 
 

Videos

Windows Embedded Studio Basic Build - Video walks the steps to build an image for the Virtual PC. Introduction to those first learning the development tools.

Device Driver Component - Video walks the steps to create a device driver component.

INF Import Issues - Video looks at some of the common INF import issues and how to resolve them.

 

 
     
 

Windows® XP Embedded / Windows® Embedded Standard 2009 / Windows® Embedded Standard 7 Articles

Introduction to Windows Embedded Standard 7

A look at the new embedded OS - May 2010

Installing FireFox Browser on WES7

Article looks at how to add FireFox Browser via Image Configuration Editor (ICE) - April 2010

Installing Java on WES7

Article looks at how to add Java via Image Configuration Editor (ICE) - April 2010

XPE STOP 0x0000007B Error (V2) - Include AHCI Stop 0A Error

STOP 7B is one of the most common errors when trying to boot XPe for the first time. The application note discusses the issues and possible solutions to this error. -V2 November 2009 - v1.3 November 2006 -v1.2 October 2005 - V1.0 March 2005.

Image Management with Windows® XP Embedded Image Difference Engine

By Sean Liming and John R. Malin September 2008 - Creating update patches for systems in the field

Creating a Hot Spot using Windows XPe

By Sean Liming and John R. Malin October 2007 - Here is a creative solution to turning a system like eBox III into a make shift access wireless access point.

XP Embedded on Vista Notes

By Sean Liming July 2007 - Some notes on installing, setup, and running Windows® XP Embedded tools on Windows® Vista.

FBWF API .NET 2.0 Solution

By Sean Liming June 2007 - A solution to make FBWF API calls froma .NET application. - Visual Studio 2005 project code.

What's New in Feature Pack 2007 for XP Embedded

By Sean Liming and John R. Malin November 2006 - Here is a look at many of the new features and updates that are part of Feature Pack 2007.

First Look at the File Based Write Filter

By Sean Liming and John R. Malin November 2006 - The File Based Write Filter (FBWF) provides the same protective filtering as EWF, but allows you to set certain files or folders as write-through zone so data can be written directly to the disk.

Taking Control of the File Based Write Filter with the FBWF API Set

By Sean Liming and John R. Malin November 2006 - Like the EWF API set, the FBWF API set allows you to control the state of FBWF from within your own application. - Visual Studio 2005 project code.

Booting XP Embedded from USB Flash

By Sean Liming and John R. Malin November 2006 - One of the most requested and anticipated feature is the ability to boot Windows XPe from USB 2.0 flash disk.

"Warning 1006: Invalid registry data fixup" Solution

By Sean Liming - March 2006 - Importing .REG files is a key feature of XPe. Sometimes the import doesn't catch registry resources that have values, but no value name. This article looks at the cause and solution.

The Business Value of XP Embedded's Embedded Enabling Features (EEFs)

By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - This article focuses on the business value of EEF for those decision makers looking at the differences between XPe and XP pro.

Coming Together: Best Practices for XPe in the Corporate Network

By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - March 2006 - With technology always changing, IT departments struggle with newer products coming to market. XPe provides OEM makers the flexibility to create devices with custom features and interfaces. Some times the goals of the OEM don't line up with the needs of the corporate IT departments. Architecting the image is import so the image can be managed in the field. This paper looks at the best practices for developing an image that IT departments can support.

Configuring XP Embedded ThinClients

By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - April 2005 - Thin Client solutions provide low cost and low maintenance computing solution for large organizations. Every company is different, and IT departments want to customize the installation to fit their applications and security policies. This application note provides the getting started tips to customizing a XP Embedded Thin Client.

Dual-Booting Tips for XP Embedded

By Sean Liming - February 2005 - Dual-booting is one of the most popular target methods when getting familiar with Windows XP Embedded. The application note discusses some of the tricks to solve configuration settings for the ARC path and drive letters.

SLD Import Error TIP

By Sean Liming - February 2005 - SLD fails to import because a repository folder could not be deleted.

 

 
 

.NET Micro Framework Articles

Robot Demo Featuring the EDKPlus with .NET Micro Framework 4.0 and the Traxster II - May 2010

Builds on the previous Traxster project using the Traxster II. To demonstrate the Traxster II construction, additions were made including 2-line LCD display for debug and general output and a ambient temperature sensor. Source code can be downloaded here: TraxsterPlus2

COM Port Changes in .NET Micro Framework 4.0 - This white paper discusses the differences that were made to the COM port’s Classes in the .NET Micro Framework 4.0 release.  - April 2010

Implementing a Lock Application with the EDK - November 2008

The article shows a security lock application example which builds on the basic I/O found in the EDK. - Source code can be found here.

Building a Robotics Platform using the EDKPlus and the RobitcsConnections.com’s Traxster - March 2008

A Couple of Gadgets for Windows® SideShow™, Using VB.NET - January 2008

Looks at how to create SideShow Gadgets using VB.NET - Source Code can be found here.

Example of How to Convert a TrueType Font to TinyFont for use with the Microsoft .NET Micro Framework - January 2008

Application note covers the steps to convert a TrueType Font to the Tiny Font format.

Notes on Application Development Tools for Microsoft® .NET Micro Framework and Windows® SideShow™ - January 2008

Explains the different tools available for developing .NET Micro Framework applications and gadgets for Windows SideShow.

More Serial Ports! SPI-to-Serial for.NET Micro Framework - November 2007

A solution to add more RS-232 serial ports using the SPI bus on the iPac-9302.

Embedded Development Kit (EDK) Step-By-Step Guide - September 2008

A Basic Step-by-Step Guide for .NET Micro Framework Application Development on the iPac-9302. Available in the EDK/EDKPlus. There 20+ different exercises that cover basic application development, GPIO & Interrupt basics, SPI usage, thread processing, emulators, managed code libraries, ADC, PWM, Ethernet, and much more.

 

 
 

Windows® CE Articles

Windows CE File Access Errors TIP

By John R. Malin - January 2006 - Sometimes Platform Builder will changes the file access rights to a workspace. This paper identifies the problem, and then provides a work around to reclaim rights to the workspace.

Windows CE BSP Cloning Tips

By John R. Malin - October 2005 - Discusses the proper techniques for cloning a Windows CE BSP, and the article also discusses the trouble spots when using the BSP Wizard.

Avoiding Platform Builder Workspaces Corruption

By John R. Malin - October 2005 - Shows the problem and the solution to a file directory corruption issue caused by the New Platform Wizard.

Sources File Corruption in Platform Builder Tip

By John R. Malin - October 2005 - Sometimes changing settings will corrupt the sources files in Platform Builder workspace. This tip shows you what to watch out for and how to correct the sources file corruption issue.

 

 
 

 

 

 
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