If you want to follow along at home all the software is free (Visual Studio Express 2013) or open source (Netduino software & Hardware + NetMF) and can be downloaded from the following locations. The packages need to be sequentially installed in the order below.

• Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows Desktop
• .NET Micro Framework SDK V4.3
• .NetMF plug-in for VSE 2013
• Netduino SDK 4.3.2.1

If you want to purchase your own hardware, we use Netduino 2 Plus devices (we use them mainly for their integrated networking and MicroSD card) and Seeedstudio Grove sensors. (Prices as at 05/2015)

• Netduino 2 Plus NZD108 USD60
• Seeedstudio Grove Starter Kit USD49.90

We are looking into Apple friendly options for later this term.