Linux with Mono
Welcome to using Phidgets with C#! By using C#, you will have access to the complete Phidget22 API, including events.
Mono is an open-source programming environment that aims to make Microsoft .NET applications available across all operating systems.
Requirements
First, make sure you have the following installed:
● Phidgets Drivers for Linux (see Part 1 of this user guide)
● Mono
● A copy of Phidget22.NET.dll
You need our C development libraries in order to use Mono. You can install them with:
apt-get install libphidget22-dev
If you don't already have Mono installed, you can get it with:
apt-get install mono-complete
Finding Code Samples
To find the code sample to use for your Phidget, navigate to the Code Samples page and
select your device from the drop-down menu.
Once you select your device, the code sample generator will give you a working code sample, and a selection of options to customize it to your needs.
Using the Code Samples
If it's unclear what any of the options do, click on the nearby '?' for more info.
Once you've made your selections, click the Download Example button under Downloads.
Setting up a New Project
Whether you are running our examples or adding Phidget functionality to an existing project, you'll need to configure your development environment to properly
link the Phidget .NET library.
The easiest way to allow Mono to access the Phidgets .NET library is to place a copy of
Phidget22.NET.dll in the same folder as your program.
Your project directory should now look like this:
Compile and Run
Once you are ready to run your program, open the Terminal and navigate to your project folder. Next, enter the following command:
mcs Program.cs -r:Phidget22.NET.dll
An executable file will be created. Run the program using mono with the following command:
mono Program.exe
Success! The project is now using Phidgets.
What's Next?
Now that you've set up Phidgets in your programming environment, you should read our guide on Phidget Programming Basics to learn the fundamentals of programming with Phidgets.
Continue reading below for advanced information and troubleshooting for your device.
