HERO Development Board

SKU:
16-728279
$59.99
$59.99

Description

Note: HERO C# Requires Visual Studio 2017 or 2019.  Visual Studio 2022 is not currently supported.

A user programmable hardware platform that runs the .NET Micro Framework, users may develop applications using Visual Studio written in C#

Be sure to purchase a USB A-to-A cable to leverage all features.

The HERO is a Gadgeteer main board that features the .NET Micro Framework. This powerful development platform allows users to program and debug using Visual Studio 2017 C#. This open hardware platform features 8 Gadgeteer ports that may be connected to a variety of Gadgeteer modules supporting SPI, I2C, UART/USART, SD Card, Analog, GPIO, PWM and a Talon SRX emulation port. The HERO also features dual wire CAN, USB host and USB device.

Visual Studio Debugging

Developers can enjoy all of the benefits of a modern debugger/IDE, while creating embedded robotic applications.  

Use breakpoints, watch list, call-stack and more...

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Open source class library

Developers can use HERO as an aid to integrate Talon SRX, PCM and PDP to custom platforms that support CAN Bus.

Great for college projects!

 

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 Logitech Gamepad                                                                      

USB Host Features

HERO allows Gamepads to be directly connected, allowing users to control Talons over CAN Bus without a PC.  

Test mechanical systems without writing any software.  

Use a wireless USB gamepad and drive your robot remotely!

 

CAN Device Configuration

Field-upgrade and modify Device IDs of CAN Devices using HERO and USB.

(Requires a USB A-to-A cable).

 

 

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Extra Information

Software:
/software
Hardware User Manual:
/content/user-manual/HERO User's Guide.pdf
CAD & Drawings:
/content/cad/Hero_CAD_v1.0.zip