The Board Of Education (BOE) is a versatile development platform designed for using any of Parallax’s 24-pin BASIC Stamp microcontroller modules (not included). Its compact size and convenient features make it an ideal tool for the student and educator. For educators, the BOE provides a clean, efficient platform for the original What’s a Microcontroller lessons, or your own BASIC Stamp-based curriculum. It does not include a BASIC Stamp module so you will need to purchase one separately.
Rev E includes an uprated power 5 V power supply to 3 amps from 1 amp to provide more power for projects and servo control. Rev E also features reverse polarity protection at power inputs. In addition, short-circuit protection at all power outputs shuts down the board if needed, minimizing the risk of damage to your project.
About Boe-Bot Robot Support
To use the Board of Education USB Rev E with a Boe-Bot Robot, this 5AA battery pack is required; it is secured to the chassis with Nylon flat-head screws to the rear standoffs. In addition, the servo port shunt jumper must be set to 5V instead of VIN to avoid applying 7.5V to the servos.
Board of Education Development Board – USB Rev E Key Features:
- USB mini-B connector for BS2-IC programming and serial communication during run-time
- Mechanically interlocked power supply to prevent dual connection of wall-pack and 9-volt battery
- BASIC Stamp P0 – P15 I/O pins, Vdd and Vss connections brought adjacent to 1.375 x 2 in ( 35 x 51 mm) breadboard area
- On-board regulator delivers up to 3 amps of power for larger projects
- Jumper selection of servo power: regulated (Vdd) or unregulated (Vin)
- Three-position power switch allows various powering options for programming without providing power to servo connectors
Reverse polarity protection at power inputs
- Short circuit protection at power outputs
- Program with the free BASIC Stamp Editor for Windows (*see below for Chrome & Chromebook)
About Chrome & Chromebook Support:
- Power Requirements: 6 to 9 VDC
- Communication: Serial over USB programming via USB port
- Dimensions: 101.6 x 77.47mm (4 inches x 3.05 inches)
- Operating Temperature: +32 to 185 °F (0 to +70 °C)
