Windows IoT Documentation

Welcome to the comprehensive documentation hub for Windows IoT. Here you'll find everything you need to get started, develop, and deploy your Windows IoT solutions.

Getting Started

Explore the initial steps to set up your Windows IoT device and development environment. This section covers hardware requirements, OS installation, and basic configuration.

Development Guides

Dive deep into the tools and techniques for building applications on Windows IoT. Learn about Universal Windows Platform (UWP) development, Win32 apps, and leveraging specific IoT features.

API Reference

Detailed documentation for the APIs available in Windows IoT, including classes, methods, and properties essential for hardware interaction and system management.

Hardware Setup Guide

Setting up your IoT hardware correctly is crucial for a stable environment. Ensure you have compatible devices such as Raspberry Pi, DragonBoard, or other supported SBCs.

Key Steps:

  • Connect power supply and necessary peripherals (display, keyboard, mouse).
  • Insert the SD card with the flashed Windows IoT image.
  • Power on the device and follow on-screen prompts.

Operating System Installation

Learn how to flash the Windows IoT operating system onto your device's storage media (typically an SD card).

You can use the Windows IoT Dashboard or Rufus to create the bootable media.

Example: Using Rufus

1. Download the latest Windows IoT OS image.

2. Download and run Rufus.

3. Select your USB drive or SD card.

4. Choose the downloaded OS image file.

5. Click 'Start' to begin the flashing process.

GPIO Access and Control

Directly interact with General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins to control hardware components like LEDs, motors, and read sensor data.

The Windows.Devices.Gpio namespace provides the necessary classes.


using Windows.Devices.Gpio;

// ...

public void InitializeGpio()
{
    var controller = GpioController.GetDefault();
    var pin = controller.OpenPin(17); // Example: Open GPIO pin 17

    pin.SetDriveMode(GpioPinDriveMode.Output);
    pin.Write(GpioPinValue.High); // Turn on the LED
}

Sensor Integration

Windows IoT supports a wide range of sensors through various communication protocols like I2C, SPI, and USB. Integrate environmental sensors, motion detectors, and more.

Utilize namespaces such as Windows.Devices.I2c, Windows.Devices.Spi, and Windows.Devices.Usb.

Networking and Connectivity

Manage network connections, including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Bluetooth, for device communication and cloud integration.

Explore the Windows.Networking and Windows.Networking.Connectivity namespaces.