Hi guys! please tell me whether use Fez Hydra and WIZnet to connect to the network. I want to use the class WIZnet.Or tell me what to do to have the opportunity to access the network using the Hydra.
Hi Capiton,
Hydra’s intended ethernet module is the ENC28. That’s your best option.
You could probably write a Wiznet module, but… well it’s just not worth the effort in my view, as it’s not going to be “natively” supported by netmf and GHI(and the community; remember Hydra is an OSHW development effort too)
And how to use the module if it is not in VS2010 designer. If there is a sample configuration of the module and give the link.
Load the Ethernet Firmware.
Then, go forth on search… http://www.tinyclr.com/forum/search?q=ethernet+hydra
ENC28J60 vs W5100:
- it’s significantly cheaper
- it’s significantly more flexible (not limited by W5100 internal firmware features)
- capable of using any number (limited only by MCU memory) of sockets
- faster (I believe)
- requires memory per-socket on the MCU
ENC28J60 is the next-best thing to using an onboard MAC and an external PHY. W5100 is what you use when you have no other option.
There’s even code using the ENC28J60 for MSP430 out there. Given the power of the MCUs in use around here, W5100 makes very little sense.
What I can not understand how to use the module network. How to connect. How to set it up? I am a novice with the Hydra. That was easier to put the Panda set up and everything works. Why can not I make a VS2010 module ENC28.
Hydra is a “maturing” open source hardware platform. In time, I suspect you WILL see that, just not yet.