Propeller 1 Microcontrollers The <B>Parallax P8X32A (Propeller)</B> is an 8-core 32-bit microprocessor designed to provide high-speed processing for embedded systems.It is available in two package formats: 40-pin DIP and 44-pin QFP SMT. Ideal for real-time control applications because the task switching between cores is fully deterministic. Clock frequency: up to 80MHz<BR/>Performance: up to 160MIPS<BR/>No of cores (COGs): 8<BR/>Global ROM: 32KB<BR/>Global RAM: 32KB<BR/>COG RAM: 2KB each<BR/>32 x GPIO pins<BR/>2 x multi-function counters/COG<BR/>1 x Video generator/COG<BR/>Power supply: +2.7 to +3.6Vdc<BR/>Operating temperature range: -55 to +125°C<BR/><BR/><B>RS Product Codes</B><BR/><a href="/web/p/products/405597">405-597</a> P8X32A-D40 Propeller, DIP40<BR/><a href="/web/p/products/405626">405-626</a> P8X32A-Q44 Propeller, QFP44

Propeller 1 Microcontrollers The <B>Parallax P8X32A (Propeller)</B> is an 8-core 32-bit microprocessor designed to provide high-speed processing for embedded systems.It is available in two package formats: 40-pin DIP and 44-pin QFP SMT. Ideal for real-time control applications because the task switching between cores is fully deterministic. Clock frequency: up to 80MHz<BR/>Performance: up to 160MIPS<BR/>No of cores (COGs): 8<BR/>Global ROM: 32KB<BR/>Global RAM: 32KB<BR/>COG RAM: 2KB each<BR/>32 x GPIO pins<BR/>2 x multi-function counters/COG<BR/>1 x Video generator/COG<BR/>Power supply: +2.7 to +3.6Vdc<BR/>Operating temperature range: -55 to +125°C<BR/><BR/><B>RS Product Codes</B><BR/><a href="/web/p/products/405597">405-597</a> P8X32A-D40 Propeller, DIP40<BR/><a href="/web/p/products/405626">405-626</a> P8X32A-Q44 Propeller, QFP44

BASIC Stamp Microcontroller modules A range of BASIC Stamp microcontroller modules that can be programmed in a high-level language, PBASIC. <B>RS Product Codes</B><BR/><a href="/web/p/products/405654">405-654</a> BS2-IC BASIC Stamp 2 module<BR/><a href="/web/p/products/405587">405-587</a> BS2P40-IC BASIC Stamp 2p module<BR/><a href="/web/p/products/7792703">779-2703</a> BS2SX-IC BASIC Stamp 2sx module

BASIC Stamp Activity Kit, USB Version Know electronics and want to learn programming? Or know programming and want to learn electronics? Learn both side-by-side with BASIC Stamp Activity Kit! Want to make your own inventions? Learn circuit-building and programming at the same time with the BASIC Stamp microcontroller. It&#146;s a tiny on-board computer like the ones found in many electronic devices. Discover how common components work as you go step-by-step through 40 hands-on activities in the 350-page 'What&#146;s a Microcontroller?' book. Side-by-side schematics and wiring diagrams give you confidence in building the circuits, and each example program is followed by a detailed explanation so you learn as you go. Build simple circuits with schematics and wiring diagrams<BR/>Write programs in PBASIC to control the circuits<BR/>Send signals by blinking LEDs<BR/>Sense contact with pushbuttons<BR/>Read a dial using a potentiometer<BR/>Measure light with a phototransistor<BR/>Control motion with a servo motor<BR/>Play tunes on a piezo speaker<BR/>Display data on a 7-segment LED<BR/>Combine several circuits to prototype an invention

RFID EM4100 card reader module The Parallax RFID Reader Module is a low-cost solution to read passive RFID transponder tags. The RFID Reader Module can be used in a wide variety of hobbyist and commercial applications, including access control, automatic identification, navigation, inventory tracking and payment systems. It is available in two versions that differ only in the computer communication interface: serial UART or USB. Reads 125kHz Tags with EM4100 protocol<BR/>Bi-colour LED for visual indication of activity<BR/>Power supply: +5Vdc<BR/>Communication: 2400bps serial UART (RS <a href="/web/p/products/6666625">666-6625</a>) or USB (RS <a href="/web/p/products/7813061">781-3061</a>)<BR/>Dimensions: 62.2 x 82.5mm<BR/>Operating temperature range: 0 to +70°C

USB to Serial RS-232 Adapter A compact USB to Serial (RS-232) adapter to provide a Virtual Com Port for boards that have a DE9 (9-pin) female serial connector, but require a USB connection to a PC. USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible<BR/>Connects to a computer via a USB A to Mini-B cable (not included)<BR/>DE9 male socket to connect to the target board's serial programming and debugging port<BR/>FTDI drivers for most Windows PC operating systems are included with Parallax programming environment software<BR/>Drivers for different operating systems are available from FTDI chip<BR/>Power supply: +5Vdc from USB port or powered hub<BR/>Communication: Full speed USB, full duplex serial from 300baud to 3Mbaud<BR/>Dimensions: 51 x 16 x 12mm<BR/>Operating temperature range: 0 to +70°C

Flexiforce Sensor Demo Kit Tekscan&#146;s FlexiForce® sensor can be used to measure the force between two surfaces. The single element sensor acts as a force sensitive resistor: when the sensor is unloaded, its resistance is very high and decreases when a force is applied between the two opposite surfaces. The sensor exhibits a high degree of linearity, low hysteresis and minimal drift when compared to other thin-film force sensors. The Parallax Flexiforce Sensor Demo Kit and example circuit demonstrates the resistive nature of the sensor with a resistor/capacitor discharge time measurement circuit but no correlations to actual force or weight are made. Typical applications include touch pads, alarm systems and robot gripper force sensing. Maximum force (weight): 25lbs<BR/>Sensing area: 9.53mm diameter<BR/>Dimensions: 203 x 9.53 x 0.127mm<BR/>Operating temperature range: -9 to +60°C

PING))) ultrasonic range sensor kit The PING))) ultrasonic sensor is perfect for applications that require you to perform distance measurements between moving or stationary objects. The sensor measures distance using sonar: an ultrasonic (well above human hearing) pulse is transmitted from the unit and distance-to-target is determined by measuring the time required for the echo return. Output from the PING))) sensor is a variable-width pulse that corresponds to the distance to the target. When coupled with the servomotor in this kit, the PING))) sensor can make a 180° scan of its environment and an obstacle map created. Together they're great for autonomous navigation. Servo motor can sweep the sensor through 180°<BR/>Ideal for mobile robot navigation<BR/>PING))) provides precise, non-contact distance measurement within a 2cm to 3m range<BR/>Simple pulse in/pulse out communication on single GPIO pin<BR/>Burst indicator LED shows measurement in progress

BASIC Stamp Boe-Bot mobile robot kit Build your own mobile robot with a BASIC Stamp 2 microcontroller brain. Follow the clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations in the included book: 'Robotics with the Boe-Bot'. No programming or electronics experience is needed.<BR/>The Boe-Bot robot takes about 1-2 hours to assemble. Each project in the Robotics text provides a new experience of wiring and source code tuning. Completing the entire set of projects takes 50 hours and is suitable for anybody over 12 years of age. The Boe-Bot is an excellent platform for learning or teaching in technology, mechatronics and STEM courses. Beginner-friendly: No programming experience needed<BR/>Open platform: Exposed circuitry allows you to learn and create your own electronic circuits<BR/>Solder-free: Experiment with custom circuits on the breadboard (no special connectors)<BR/>Understandable: Included book provides easy-to-follow tutorials<BR/>Programmable: PBASIC is easy to learn and introduces concepts found in most programming languages<BR/>Autonomous: Touch, light and infrared sensors let the Boe-Bot navigate on its own<BR/>Expandable: Additional sensors and hardware expansion kits are available to get the most our of your robot<BR/>US Board of Education development board with a BASIC Stamp 2 microcontroller<BR/>Durable brushed-aluminium chassis with mounting holes for servos and accessories<BR/>Parallax continuous rotation servos drive the wheels<BR/>Sensors including whisker-switches, phototransistors and infrared emitter/receiver pairs<BR/>LEDs and a piezospeaker for audio and visual feedback<BR/>All resistors, capacitors and jumper wires needed to build the circuits<BR/>All screws, nuts and other hardware needed to assemble the Boe-Bot

Barometric altimeter module This module includes a high linearity barometric pressure sensor MS5607 and a high resolution temperature output, allowing implementation of an altimeter/thermometer without any additional sensors. Different operation modes allow the user to optimize for conversion speed or current consumption. The module is designed for use with a large variety of microcontrollers with different voltage requirements. 20cm altitude resolution<BR/>Thermometer range: -40 to +85°C with <0.01°C resolution<BR/>Pressure range: 10 to 1200mBar<BR/>24-bit pressure and temperature measurement<BR/>Power requirement: 3.3 to 6.5Vdc<BR/>Communication: I2C (up to 400kHz) or SPI (20MHz)<BR/>Operating temperature range: -40 to +85°C<BR/>Dimensions: 21.6 x 20.3mm

Parallax Inc Sensor Development Kits The Parallax Inc sensor is a pyroelectric device that detects motion by measuring changes in the infrared (heat) levels emitted by surrounding objects. This motion can be detected by checking for a sudden change in the surrounding IR pattern. When motion is detected, the PIR sensor outputs a high signal on its output pin. This logic signal can be read by a microcontroller or used to drive an external load.<BR/>Note<BR/>The product information found on this page currently pertains to Revision B of this product, which provides many updates and new features from Revision A.<BR/>Parallax offers an extensive range of sensor, communication and interface modules for the experimental working on robotic systems. Most of them are supplied with extensive documentation making them ideal for use in education. Features and Benefits Detects a person up to 10m away, or up to 5m in reduced sensitivity mode<BR/>Jumper selects normal operation or reduced sensitivity<BR/>Supply current up to 12mA at 3V, 23mA at 5V<BR/>On-board LEDs light up the lens for fast visual feedback when movement is detected<BR/>Mounting holes for 2-56 sized screws<BR/>3-pin SIP header ready for breadboard or through-hole projects<BR/>Small size makes it easy to conceal<BR/>Easy interface to any microcontroller<BR/>Power requirement: +3 to +6VDC, 130μA idle, 23mA active (no load)<BR/>Communication: Single-bit high/low output<BR/>Dimensions: 35.8 x 25.4 x 20.3mm<BR/>Operating temperature ranges between 0°C and 50°C<BR/>Approximately 90° field of view Applications Motion-activated nightlight<BR/>Alarm systems<BR/>Animated holiday props

ColorPAL, colour/light sensor module The ColorPAL is a miniature colour and light sensor which, through its RGB LED, doubles as a colour generator. For sensing colour, the ColorPAL uses its LED to illuminate a sample, one colour component at a time, along with a broad-spectrum light-to-voltage converter to measure the light reflected back. The amount of light reflected from the sample under illumination from each red, green, and blue LED can be used to determine the sample&#146;s colour. Detects a full range of colours, and outputs data as RGB (Red/Green/Blue) components<BR/>Detects broad-spectrum ambient light with sensitivity down to 44uW/cm² per lsb<BR/>Generates 24-bit colour using RGB LED<BR/>Plugs into servo headers (with optional cable) or wireless breadboards<BR/>Single-pin interface uses a simple serial protocol to define and initiate colour detection and generation<BR/>Colour detection and generation details handled by onboard microcontroller<BR/>EEPROM for saving custom colour detection and generation programs<BR/>Autorun feature permits running a pre-designated EEPROM program with only a power supply<BR/>Power requirement: 5.0Vdc<BR/>Communication: Serial 1-Wire (asynchronous serial, open drain)<BR/>Dimensions: 44 x 23 x 17mm