Let's Start Coding with Windows Athens

Learn how to write apps for Windows Athens using Visual Studio.
Step-to-step tutorial and more advanced samples.

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We assume you already set up your environment, have a working Visual Studio and have a device running Windows Athens.

Remember, you can always contact us for help and suggestions!

Tutorials and Samples

You can find all sample sources in the Samples folder.

  1. Hello World! — Your first UAP app targeting Windows Athens, with step-to-step instructions.

  2. Blinky — The classic LED blinking app (we’ll guide you through the necessary wiring on your MinnowBoard Max).

  3. Blinky Headless — Same as Blinky, but we’ll also change your Windows Athens devices to ‘Headless Mode’.

  4. Blinky WebServer — Companion WebServer for your Headless Blinky app, to let you control the delay from your favorite web browser.

  5. Console App — Console app still run great on Windows Athens: We’ll build one to monitor memory consumption on your device.

  6. Use PowerShell to connect to MBM — Explains how to leverage PowerShell to connect to your MBM.