• Tiny board running Microsoft .NET micro framework
• Write code using C# and Microsoft's latest Visual C# Express edition
• Can be used as an OEM
• USB cable included
This is the GHI FEZ Rhino .NET Microcontroller. It is a tiny board running Microsoft .NET Micro Framework. It allows developers to write code with more efficiency using C# and Microsoft's latest Visual C# Express edition. Use it as an OEM and build your next product in hours by utilizing the FEZ Rhino enclosure and components. Many libraries are already included like FAT file system, threading, UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, PWM, ADC, DAC and many more. USB cable is included.
The easiest way to power FEZ Rhino is through the USB cable. In case the board is powered through USB, the voltage on the 5V pins will be sourced directly from the PC USB 5 volts which is in most cases less than 5volts (4.5 to 5 volts). Optionally, the power connector can be used as well. Using either power source will efficiently supply power to the 3.3V and 5V pins.
The regulators on Rhino are capable of high voltages (over 12V) but, since FEZ Rhino might be connected to other peripherals like Ethernet Wiznet module or Display Expansions, the regulators will heat up. So it is recommended to keep the voltage in 7 to 12 volt range. If you have regulated 5V and want to use that then solder a wire between VIN and 5V on the expansion header.
• Supplier code : GHI-FRHINO-132