Mini FX Evaluation Kit vs. NodeBuilder FX Development Tool Comparison
The inexpensive Mini FX Evaluation Kit is ideal for developing smaller applications and evaluating the LonWorks platform, while the NodeBuilder Development Tool is great for larger applications and faster development. Since both tools share the same programming language, Mini FX users can easily to move up to the NodeBuilder tool at any time, preserving the code they've developed. The FT versions of the two tools are based on the same hardware, making the transition even simpler since a software-only version of the NodeBuilder FX tool is available.
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Neuron C Compiler |
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Network Variables per Device |
32 maximum |
254 maximum |
Generated Code Size per Device |
12K compiled instructions maximum |
64Kbyte maximum |
Editor |
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Code Wizard |
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Plug-in Framework |
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Debugger |
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Project Manager |
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Integrated Development Environment |
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Network Installation Tool |
Application loader only; compatible with optional LonMaker Integration Tool |
Includes the LonMaker Integration Tool |
