Ping))) Ultrasonic Distance Sensor with Graphical Debug Demo
Description The Ping))) object provides the distance from the sensor connected to an I/O pin through a 3.3k to 4.7k resistor. The object returns the distance in microseconds, or a 0 value if missing or bad sensor. The example uses smart pins and can be replicated for as many Ping))) sensors as needed. The values […]
Using Smart Pins to Measure Frequency Output of TSL235R Light-to-Frequency Sensor
Description Through the use Propeller P2 smart pins it is easy to measure the frequency, periods and duty cycle of input signals. This Quick Byte shows how to monitor the output of a TSL235R Light-to-Frequency Sensor. The output of the TSL235R Light-to-Frequency Sensor is a square wave that varies from 0 Hz (total darkness) to […]
Configuring Visual Studio Code for Programming the P2 on Mac, Windows, and Linux
Description This Quick Byte details the setup to configure three open source software tools to program the Propeller 2 (the P2, or P2X8C4M64P) on Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems with Visual Studio Code (VSC). VSC and the Spin2 extensions provide syntax highlighting, automatic updates, and command-line downloads to the P2 — and the simplicity […]
Orchard Pollination System
https://youtu.be/2P3qlKDZPCc Parallax customer www.jonyjib.com specializes in custom-designed products of all types. They designed this automatic orchard pollination system. This Parallax Propeller 1 Multicore Microntroller replaced the previous relay-based units that required human intervention to manually trigger the pneumatic blasts of air into the pollen canisters to inject the pollen into the forced air stream and into […]
Parallax Propeller 1 Flies High in Super Bowl 2021 on JonyJib Aerial Camera Sled
Did you watch the Super Bowl? Parallax had a prominent view as our Propeller 1 Multicore Microcontroller flew over the field! Click on the image to see a short video clip of the system. Parallax customer www.jonyjib.com specializes in aerial camera control mechanical systems of all types. They recently designed this aerial camera control system […]
320×240 LCD Driver for ILI9341 Controller and XPT2046 Touch Screen
Description The driver from forum members Cluso99, Greg LaPolla, and Mike Roberts make it very easy to draw lines, blocks, circles, graphs, and text of any color, and an analog clock face on an ILI9341 (or similar) LCD, with selective area updates. The driver provides pixel-level control and two fonts. The ILI9341 (or ST7796S, ILI9163, […]
Raspberry Pi Pico Board Header Installation Service
https://youtu.be/rOK66GF8MKM Parallax Installs the 1×20 Headers on Your Raspberry Pi Pico Boards In response to customer inquiries and one from the Raspberry Pi Foundation, we’re now offering header installation service on the Raspberry Pi Pico Boards. The cost is $3.00/Pico and this includes two 1×20 headers. Above, you’ll see the results from an internal test […]
XBee RF Transparent and API Mode Demo
Description This Quick Byte includes three spin2 code archives and objects for using Digi XBee Modules in transparent or API packet modes of wireless communication between two Propeller 2 (P2) microcontrollers. Because the P2 may send and receive to itself, the example uses only one P2 Edge Module. For 01_xbee_transparent – Archive.zip we configure two […]
cyber:bot with Python and micro:bit Distance Learning Workshop for Educators (April 5, 7 and 9 at 2:00 pm Pacific)
This course is closed for applications. You may attend with your own cyber:bot using the Zoom meetings link below. Step 2: Register for the three Zoom meetings Description Parallax is accepting up to 150 educators in the cyber:bot distance learning workshop April 5, 7, and 9! No prior experience is necessary, but we ask […]
ActivityBot 360° with BlocklyProp Distance Learning Workshop for Educators (April 12, 14, and 16 at 2:00 pm Pacific)
Step 1: Apply for this distance learning workshop Step 2: Register for the three Zoom meetings Description Parallax is accepting up to 75 educators in the ActivityBot 360 distance learning workshop April 12, 14, and 16th! No prior experience is necessary, but we ask that you teach an applicable subject in coding, robotics, STEM, […]
