Product Description
Discontinued. See the Board of Education USB.
HomeWork Board – USB Overview:
The BASIC Stamp HomeWork Board is ideal for learning circuits, electronics, and microcontroller programming. The solderless breadboard makes it easy to connect 5 V compatible sensors, displays, LEDs, and other electronic components to create your own inventions.
Program in PBASIC, which is very easy to read and learn. It is an ideal “first-time” programming language, with many built-in commands that simplify interfacing to other devices. To get started, just download the free BASIC Stamp Editor software, and click the Getting Started with Stamps in Class link in the Help file.
The HomeWork Board is featured in our “What’s a Microcontroller?” text (a free download) and BASIC Stamp Activity Kit.
HomeWork Board – USB Key Features:
- Surface-mount BASIC Stamp 2 microcontroller
- Onboard reset button and program activity LED
- Solderless breadboard for building circuits
- I/O pin, power and ground headers brought alongside breadboard
- Built-in 220 Ω series resistors help protect the BASIC Stamp I/O pins from mis-wiring
- 500 mA voltage regulator for projects
- Program via a USB A to Mini B Cable USB Mini-B connector with built-in RS-232 serial converter
- Battery clip for 9 V alkaline or rechargeable battery
- Program with the free BASIC Stamp Editor for Windows (*see below for Chrome & Chromebook)
About Chrome & Chromebook Support:
- Looking for a long-term Chromebook compatible solution? See the cyber:bot robot and other education kits with micro:bit.
- The BASIC Stamp programming tool Parallax IDE for Chrome has a limited lifespan. See details here.
HomeWork Board – USB Application Ideas:
- Affordable STEM program equipment for a classroom, troop, or club
- Science fair project platform
- Quickly build a prototype
- An inexpensive node in a BASIC Stamp network
HomeWork Board – USB Details:
- Power requirements: 9 V battery
- Communication: USB mini-B to onboard USB to RS-232 converter
- Dimensions: 3.05 x 4 in (7.75 x 10.16 cm)
- Operating temp range: 32 to 158 °F (0 to 70 °C)




