Parallax 32910 Propeller Activity Board

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Harnessing the power of the 8-core Propeller microcontroller is now easier than ever before. The built-in Propeller P8X32A programming system is pre-wired to the most popular peripherals, making experimenting fast and fun.

Supported by the new Propeller C Learning System that includes a programming tool and a suite of tutorials featuring simple circuits and libraries with code samples for core devices and sensors, multicore programming has never been simpler.

The Propeller Activity Board is also available at Micro Center retail locations. Qualified teachers in the United States may request a free sample. Please send an email with your name, school, title, school district, and shipping address from your school email to schoolsamples@parallax.com.

Key Features:

• XBee socket — control or receive data from your invention wirelessly 
• microSD card holder — log sensor data or play sound files
• Mini audio/stereo jack — listen to WAV files, sound effects, or synthesized speech 
• 3-pin headers — quickly connect servos, serial LCDs, etc. 
• Breadboard — build and rebuild circuits without soldering (or desoldering!) 
• A/D and D/A converters — read or set the voltages for battery monitoring or sensors
• Power via USB or power supply/battery pack — the choice is yours 

Specifications:

• 8-core Propeller P8X32A-Q44 microcontroller
• 18 Propeller I/O fully free
• 64 KB I2C EEPROM
• 5 MHz crystal oscillator
• microSD card slot
• 1/8” mini stereo-audio jack
• XBee socket with DO, DI, RTS, CTS access
• Breadboard with 34 5-socket rows
• 3-pin servo ports, jumper-select 5 V or VIN 
• 12-bit 4-channel SPI ADC with 5 V reference-
• 2-channel D/A, 0–3.3 V
• 2.1 mm center-positive power jack
• Auto-selects between USB or external power
• Built-in USB over-current protection
• Power requirements: 6–9 VDC from an external power supply, or 5 V from a USB port
• Communication: USB mini-B (onboard serial over USB)
• Dimensions: 4.0 x 3.05 x 0.625 in (10.16 x 7.75 x 1.59 cm)
• Operating temp range: +32 to +158 °F (0 to +70 °C)

Downloads & Resources:
Propeller Activity Board Guide v1.0 (.pdf)
Propeller Activity Board Schematics Rev A (.pdf)