Parallax Propellor Board#
(The content on this page has been developed thanks to the official Parallax website)
The Parallax Propeller Activity Board WX is an affordable and fully-featured development board designed for Propeller projects. It comes equipped with a mini solderless breadboard, expanded I/O headers, and both 3.3V and 5V power regulators, allowing users to easily build Kickstart demonstration projects or Propeller C tutorials.
Key Features:
Integrated Solderless Breadboard: The board includes a mini solderless breadboard, facilitating projects with short jumper wires like the 100mm Male-Male Jumper Wires.
Power Options:
USB Cable: Power can be supplied via a USB cable during programming and testing. Note that USB ports typically provide up to 500 mA of current.
Separate Power Supply: Alternatively, a 6-9 volt battery pack or a power adapter delivering at least 1 amp at 6 to 9 volts can be used when untethered from a computer.
3-Position Power Switch: The board features a 3-position switch to control power distribution:
Position 0: Removes power from all power pin connections.
Position 1: Applies power to the breadboard power pins, excluding the six servo headers.
Position 2: Applies power to both the breadboard pins and the servo headers.
Using Servo Headers: The servo headers facilitate easy testing of Parallax continuous or standard servo motors. Additional information is available in the documentation.
Adapting Wiring Diagrams: Wiring diagrams from Kickstart projects can be adapted for use with the Propeller Activity Board. Depending on the original diagram:
If you are interested, you can learn more about the board here:
Parallax WX Wi-Fi Module for Prop C#
This Wi-Fi module connects to your Propeller Activity Board, allowing you to open up the possibility of priojects using interactive internet and web features.
Wi-Fi Module Firmware#
Go to the Parallax Wi-Fi Module Firmware and Example Files download page
Download the most recent version (highest version number) 32420-Parallax-ESP…zip
Unzip to a folder and make sure the words Parallax ESP and the version number are in the folder name
Connect Wi-Fi Module to Propeller Board#
Set the board’s power switch to 1
Run an example program like this one to test the module’s firmware and communication with the Propeller board:
/*
Hello Message.c
Display a hello message in the serial terminal.
http://learn.parallax.com/propeller-c-start-simple/simple-hello-message
*/
#include "simpletools.h" // Include simpletools header
int main() // main function
{
print("Hello!!!"); // Display a message
}
Set the board’s power switch to 0
Make sure the corners of the module with white triangles are to the left
Line up the module pins with the sockets.
Press down firmly so that the Wi-Fi module sinks into the socket.
