Getting Started with Windows CE on Toradex ARM Modules

Tip: for other operating systems, get started on the Software page.

This article used to have information about Embedded Linux, it has been migrated to the BSP Layers and Reference Images Documentation and the Torizon Documentation.

First Step

• We recommend going through the datasheets of the computer module and carrier board you have before starting development.
• As a next step please go through the article Toradex Easy Installer
• You can now proceed with setting up the development environment following the articles mentioned below.

Windows CE Documentation

Development Environment

• Setting up Development Environment
• Create a new VC++ project
• Create a new VC# project
• Create a new VB.net project
• How to include libraries to VC++ project
• Some video tutorials

Toradex Libraries

• How to use GPIO library
• How to use Interrupt library
• How to use PWM library
• How to use I2C library
• How to use SPI library
• How to use ADC library
• How to use CAN library

Other commonly used interfaces

• How to use Matrix Keypad
• How to use Seven Segment Display
• How to use Character LCD
• How to use Monochrome Graphical LCD
• How to use UART
• How to send and receive data over Ethernet
• How to implement Webserver
• How to use GSM Modem
• How to use GPRS Modem for Internet Connectivity
• How to use USB Webcam
• How to use Analogue Camera Adapter/Analogue Camera Module
• How to use External Bus
• How to use WiFi
• How to use Bluetooth
• How to Audio Playback
• How to Record Audio
• How to Video Playback
• How to use VNC Server

Additional Interfaces

• How to add more GPIOs
• How to add more USB ports
• How to add more UART/Serial ports
• How to add more Ethernet ports
• How to add more SD/MMC Card interfaces
• How to add special ADC inputs
• How to add special PWM outputs
• How to add CAN interface

GUI Example Applications

• How to use GPIO library in VB .net
• How to use GPIO library in VC#
• How to use ADC PWM I2C library in VC#
• How to use SPI library in VC#
• How to use UART in VC#
• How to send and receive data over Ethernet
• How to access registry using program
• How to create Silverlight Application
• Silverlight GUI examples
• How to use Qt on Toradex Modules

Database Connectivity

• How to use SQL Database in VC#
• How to use SQLite in C
• How to use PostgreSQL in C

Cloud Library for Windows CE

• Introduction to Cloud library
• Getting started with Cloud library
• How to use Cloud SNS library
• How to use Cloud SQS library
• How to use Cloud S3 library
• How to use Cloud RDS library
• Cloud library Applications