.NET & smart electronic devices

Interesting articles about .NET and smart electronic devices (.NET Micro Framework):

• .NET can make your home smarter
• Gadgeteer  & blogpost: https://www.ghielectronics.com/technologies/.net-gadgeteer 
• Lab of things (http://www.lab-of-things.com/ with http://labofthings.codeplex.com/)

Layered Architecture for .NET

http://serena-yeoh.blogspot.com/2013/06/layered-architecture-for-net.html

What's New in .NET Development - Build 2013

The latest version of .NET delivers a number of new innovations while maintaining a high compatibility bar. In this presentation, we will walk through the latest features in .NET that focus on Developer Productivity, Application Performance and Continuous Delivery. Examples will include diagnostics improvements, library enhancements and new features in Windows Store development.
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Build/2013/2-303

Ludus Windows 8 Game Starter Kit

This looks interesting - Ludus Windows 8 Game Starter Kit:

• http://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/blog/Ludus-Windows-8-Game-Starter-Kit-Pleasing-the-Platformer-in-you
• http://wootstudio.ca/win8platstarter

According to authors: "Don't start from scratch. This Platformer Game Starter Kit for Windows 8 will get you going with full code & free game art.".... hmmm... maybe it is wort to try...