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Application development Windows Embedded Compact 7.0 for Motorola MC32NO


I am trying to get started on application development for my Motorola MC32N0 device running Windows Embedded Compact 7.0.

This tutorial explains that I need a Board Support Package (BSP), however I am unable to find this on the Zebra website. Is a BSP available for the Motorola MC32N0, and where can I find it?

Another question, during the installation of Platform Builder 7.0 I used a trial license key. Now if I deploy the build output to my device, will it replace the OS that is already installed, or will it just deploy the application?

I am new to Windows CE, but have a background in web development and WinForms.


Solution

  • For C/C++ application development, Visual Studio 2008 and the Motorola SDK will suffice.

    BSP's on the other hand are for developers working on low-level code such as the kernel OAL and device drivers. Platform Builder 7.0 is a plug-in to Visual Studio 2008 that enables building and debugging BSP code, and is not required for application development either.

    If you only intend to develop C# applications, you may not even need the Motorola SDK, but could target just a generic Windows CE device in Visual Studio.