The previous blog explained what needs to be done to be able to deploy and debug apps with latest build for IoT-Core (Build 10586). On the Microsoft IoT forums it was reported by some that if they didn’t set up as in the previous blog they got a pin request. This blog provides some detail as to how the Universal (Unencrypted Mode) authentication works. It also explains why some got the PIN request.

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You need Visual Studio 2015 Update 1 to deploy and debug Universal Windows Platform Apps onto IoT-Core Build 10586, the Dec 3rd 2015 release. You MUST use Universal (Unencrypted Mode) authentication not NONE when Deploying/Debugging.

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Windows 10 desktop/tablet has undergone a major refresh. At the same time Windows Mobile (Windows Phone 10) has RTMed. Also Windows 10 IoT-Core has also invoked two license versions with its latest concurrent release.

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Available as an update or as a complete Visual Studio 2015  Plus Update 1 installation. Note this is needed for Build 10856 (the latest version) of Windows 10 IoT-Core as connectivity fails with the RTM version of Visual Studio 2015. Looks like its not available yet as the free Community Edition on VisualStudio.com.

Still not booted up yet. Arrow are sending me a new board so I’ll go into recess with this blog series until it arrives. Today’s info includes a video captured from a Dragonboard which highlights the usefulness of DirectX being supported by the Dragonboard’s GPU. Also a further list of its capabilities.

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Still no joy with my board. Purchased a new 12V 1.5A Plug-pack with a a better sized connector but can’t get any life from my board.

• The 12V is coming to the board. +12V is on conductor from back of socket closest to the polarity marker, and GND being near what I think is an aerial (near a short edge of the board.)

When power is applied: …

Also covers some aspects of the board as taken from the Microsoft documentation

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Got it today after driving around and around at the airport trying to find the new home for DHL.

• Its quite small but lots of functionality.
• Meets 96Board CE (Consumer Electronics) standard ...
  

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I just enquired and found there is no shipping costs for the DragonBoard™ 410c from Arrow THIS WEEK.

• http://partners.arrow.com/campaigns-na/qualcomm/dragonboard-410c/
• Cost $US75,

  No tax for international purchase(??)  but ..:

An invoice with exact charges will be issued once your order has shipped.
Shipping and final taxes (if applicable) will be calculated when a shipment method has been selected.
• Stock 600+  units when I purchased

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Certified for IoT devices have tested compatibility with the Azure IoT SDKs and are ready to be used in your IoT application. Specifically, we identify compatibility based on operating system platform and code language

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This blog presents a Universal Windows App that connects to an embedded Bluetooth device over the Bluetooth Serial Profile using a genetic Bluetooth USB dongle. This app will run on both a Windows 10 IoT-Core devices such as a Raspberry PI2 and a Windows 10 Desktop. The blog covers in detail the key issues with pairing including where a passkey is required with a RPI2 as well as a Bluetooth primer. Update 1.2: One bug fix (was writing send text twice) and and one code improvement (menu returns DeviceInformation so no need to requery for it.)

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