We’ve got a new Parallax 2 x 16 Serial LCD with Piezo Speaker (Backlit Blue) in stock. This LCD is probably the easiest to use due to the single I/O line serial interface. It works with any microcontroller system we offer, except the micro:bit which prefers an I2C interface.
The Future Innovators Fund started in 2021 thanks to a customer donation. At present, there’s over $3,000 available for specific students who show interest in the topics of robotics, coding, and electronics. Our latest donation is an ActivityBot 360 to a student named Judah. As you can see from the look on his face, he’s […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s4j9SStVwY Educators launching the new “What’s a Microcontroller? with Python” curriculum in their Fall classes are asking about which kits they need. I wrote an overview post a few weeks back you may read before this one. Since we’ve not yet made a formal landing page for the series, the “getting started” pieces are found […]
The very popular P2 Edge (#P2-EC) is undergoing a revision which adds the following features: High-precision 20 MHz 500 PPB accurate crystal oscillator (less than 15.768 seconds clock error per year) for precise signal measurements 5-15 VDC operating range for customer convenience and less out-of-spec power supply damage SD card socket on the front of […]
Nebraska Blind Students Built Robots at STEM Camp Article in Lincoln Journal Star Newspaper Parallax’s educational partner cyber.org has established a unique niche in their educational program: teaching vision-impaired and blind students STEM education using the Boe-Bot. The BASIC Stamp Windows Editor works particularly well with screen readers, a requirement of the program. As shown […]
Yesterday, we had our first walk-in customer in many months. He came in to buy a robot kit for a friend and was curious why our entire operation was in such disarray, so Kristina took him on a tour. The Parallax site in Rocklin, California is undergoing some major changes in preparation for the future. […]
Pre-engineering Curriculum We’ve released the first 100+ web pages of the What’s a Microcontroller? with Python curriculum! This popular series is designed to move the casual middle school or high school maker student into a pre-engineering curriculum. The program uses the micro:bit v2.0 with a simple component set with a focus on signal measurement, circuit […]
Educational customers may now purchase any of our popular 12-pack Plus Kits and receive free shipping today through August 20th, 2021 (domestic USA only). To do this, you’ll need to either place an educational purchase order or call our sales department and order by credit card (916) 624-8333. Choose from these popular packages: ActivityBot 360 […]
https://youtu.be/jPF1fJgh2TE We’re a bit embarrassed! We continually talk about our Made in the USA focus and how our Gripper 3.0 product showcases this effort, but we goofed up on several parts. Customers who ordered a Gripper between the beginning of March through the end of June 2021 will find that it doesn’t assemble like you’d […]
First, the P1/P2 are both in full production for as long as the manufacturing process exists, which could be 30+ years! Quick links for live inventory status: P8XA32-Q44 P8XA32-D40 P2X8C4M64P You will notice that the Propeller 1 QFP package is out of stock. We are expecting the supply to be increased dramatically by October, but […]
