A complete kit with everything you’ll need to get started with the Propeller microcontroller and educational labs from Parallax, except a 9V battery. Download the free Propeller Education Lessons and Labs that utilize the parts in this kit, with new ones released periodically.

This kit features breadboard-friendly versions of the Propeller chip, EEPROM and other core components making it easy and inexpensive for students to replace parts as needed. Propeller Education Kit - Propstick USB Version is also available.

Note: The Propeller Education Series is designed for those with previous microcontroller programming and electronics experience. If you are new to programming and electronics, we recommend the BASIC Stamp Activity Kit.

PE Platform

Propeller Education Kit Contents:

• The Propeller DIP Plus Kit - A Propeller 40-pin DIP microcontroller “plus” all the electronic components and connectors for a fully functional system on a breadboard.
• Prop Plug - A USB to serial programming and communication tool. In addition to quick Propeller program downloads, it supports bidirectional Propeller-PC communication at up to 3 Mbps.
• PE Kit Project Parts - All the parts you’ll need to work through the Startup and Fundamentals labs in the Propeller Education series, chosen with students’ needs and budget in mind. Selected to demonstrate Propeller circuit design and programming concepts, it provides a solid components foundation as well as a launch pad to more advanced topics and specialized kits.
• Interconnecting Breadboards - 3 breadboards and 4 power rails interconnect and provide plenty of space to build the PE Platform and projects. Featuring extra sockets right where you need them, these quality boards make it easy to keep both simple and complex circuits well organized. With the Propeller and system electronics in the middle of the PE Platform, project circuits can fan out from I/O pins to breadboards on either side and terminate at the outer power rails. No more circuit spaghetti!
• Plastic Storage Box with adjustable compartments for your PE Platform project, parts, and room for a few extra tools as well. Great for organization, storage, or even transport in a backpack.

Downloads:
PEkit Parts-32305 (.pdf)
PE Kit Box Packaging Insert (.pdf)
Setup and Testing Lab and Code (.zip)
Timing and I/O Basics Lab and Code (.zip)
Methods and Cogs v1.0 (.zip)
Objects Lab and Code v1.1 (.zip)
ViewPort Applications v0.6 (zip)
Counter Applications v1.0 (.zip)
More Labs and Applications
Propeller Manual (.pdf)