So let’s get started by installing some of the tools you will need. You’ll get all the benefits of Visual Studio and C# with the added bonus of control of the Raspberry Pi IO pins.įor this blog, I decided it would be fun to create a beginner’s guide that’s as much aimed at the hobbyist as it is the C# professional. Windows IoT core is a free version of Windows 10 that runs on the Raspberry Pi, and lets you jump straight into embedded IoT using your existing C# skills.
Of course it’s possible to learn new languages, but maybe you would just prefer to use the tools you already know and this is where “Windows IoT core” comes in. To make matters worse, the Raspberry Pi was originally based on a Linux distribution which is another hurdle to the C# developer.
Unfortunately, and if you’re a C# expert unfamiliar with C, then the transition to the embedded world can be a jarring experience. I’ve also spent a lot of time working with embedded firmware, and that tends to be C code. I’ve spent a good part of my career working with the Microsoft.NET framework and I think it’s a great platform.
It’s a physically small single board machine with a set of IO pins that can be used to control real world functionality that includes everything from lights, to central heating systems, and anything else you might be considering for your IoT (Internet of Things) project. It was originally designed for the education market but its combination of price, size, and IO (Input/Output) capability has made it a huge success for both the home hobbyist and professional seeking to create a prototype. Most people reading this are no doubt familiar with the Raspberry Pi.
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