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 ==== I want to use Netzer in commercial applications. Is this possible? ==== ==== I want to use Netzer in commercial applications. Is this possible? ====
-Netzer ​is licensed under MBCSL. This proprietary license prohibits commercial ​usage of the sources. But we will find a special agreement ​if you want. BSD or MPL style licenses are possible.+ 
 +Netzer ​can be used in commercial and non-commercial applications.  
 +This free usage is limited to: 
 + 
 +  * Schematics 
 +  * Layout- and gerber files 
 +  * Object code (hex files) of Bootloader 2 
 +  * Object code of the Base Version 
 + 
 +The object code for the Pro Version is not free available.  
 +The licence fee is included ​if you buy Netzer with installed Pro Version in our shop. The license also can be purchased separately, for Base Netzer ​or own developments for example. 
 + 
 +The source code is not free available in general. 
 +For non-commercial projects the sourcecode can be bought for about 100 EUR. 
 +The commercial usage is also possible, the price depends on the parameters.  
 +Please contact me in that case. 
 +The Base and Pro Version can both be build with the source packet. 
  
 ==== May I port the software to another platform? ==== ==== May I port the software to another platform? ====
-As long as covered by the MBCSL, the answer is yes! The Netzer software depends on sources of Microchip, which are licensed separately. Some of these licenses (especially the TCP/IP stack license) bind the code to a Microchip platform. +Yes, if you have purchased ​the source code (commercial or non-commercial). 
-Firmware update+ 
 +**Attention:​** ​The Netzer software depends on sources of Microchip, which are licensed separately. Some of these licenses (especially the TCP/IP stack license) bind the code to a Microchip platform. 
 + 
 + 
 +===== Firmware update ​=====
  
 ==== The file upload via TFTP does not work neither in operation mode nor in bootloader mode! ==== ==== The file upload via TFTP does not work neither in operation mode nor in bootloader mode! ====
 +
 The second Netzer (=Networker) charge of Elektor probably has no Bootloader in the controllers flash, only the firmware image. But so far nobody from Elektor has confirmed this. You have two options: The second Netzer (=Networker) charge of Elektor probably has no Bootloader in the controllers flash, only the firmware image. But so far nobody from Elektor has confirmed this. You have two options:
  
 If you have an ICD2 (or clone), then it is quiet simple: reflash the Netzer with "​boot.hex"​ (included in the latest release). Afterwards, all firmware updates should work like described in the firmware update rubric. If you have an ICD2 (or clone), then it is quiet simple: reflash the Netzer with "​boot.hex"​ (included in the latest release). Afterwards, all firmware updates should work like described in the firmware update rubric.
 +
 You have to send it back to Elektor - they will reflash for you :) You have to send it back to Elektor - they will reflash for you :)
  
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 ==== Are the Netzer pins +5V tolerant? ==== ==== Are the Netzer pins +5V tolerant? ====
 +
 Yes and no. Here is a list of the pins and the tolerated maximum voltage: Yes and no. Here is a list of the pins and the tolerated maximum voltage:
-Netzer pin Maximum tolerated 
-input voltage 
  
 ^ Netzer pin      ^ Maximum tolerated input voltage ^ ^ Netzer pin      ^ Maximum tolerated input voltage ^
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 | GPIO4   | **+3,3 V** |  | GPIO4   | **+3,3 V** | 
 | GPIO5   | **+3,3 V** |  | GPIO5   | **+3,3 V** | 
 +
  
 ===== Features not (yet) included =====  ===== Features not (yet) included ===== 
  
 Why does it take such a long time until new features are added? Why does it take such a long time until new features are added?
 +
 That is a hobbyist project. If an urgent feature is needed you can ask me anywhere or help me to implement it :) That is a hobbyist project. If an urgent feature is needed you can ask me anywhere or help me to implement it :)
 +
 +
  
 ==== Can I protect the website against unauthorized access? ==== ==== Can I protect the website against unauthorized access? ====
 +
 Yes, the Netzer webpages are protected since version 1.3. Yes, the Netzer webpages are protected since version 1.3.
 +
 Since version 1.4 this is a feature of the pro versions (base versions will not have this feature). Since version 1.4 this is a feature of the pro versions (base versions will not have this feature).
 +
  
 ==== My standard UART baudrate is not supported! ==== ==== My standard UART baudrate is not supported! ====
 +
 Simply ask. I will add this baudrate to the list. There is an auto baudrate detect feature in the USART module of the used controller. I think this feature will be implemented in one of the next revisions. Simply ask. I will add this baudrate to the list. There is an auto baudrate detect feature in the USART module of the used controller. I think this feature will be implemented in one of the next revisions.
 +
  
 ===== Sales ===== ===== Sales =====
  
 ==== Where can I obtain Netzer? ==== ==== Where can I obtain Netzer? ====
-Here: The [[http://​www.mobacon.de/​shop_netzer_en.htm|Online-Shop]] from MoBaCon.+ 
 +Here: The [[@/​shop_netzer_en.htm|Online-Shop]] from MoBaCon. 
  
 ==== The price is quiet high! ==== ==== The price is quiet high! ====
 +
 Not those discussions again... ​ Not those discussions again... ​
 +
 Software development also costs. Software development also costs.
  

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