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Parallax Propellent Software Download

Lauren DavisLauren Davis Posts: 313
edited 2008-05-29 21:11 in Announcements
Propellent Library and Executable Version 1.0
Parallax has just released "Propellent." The Parallax Propellent software is a Windows-based library and executable for compiling and downloading to the Parallax Propeller chip (without using the Propeller Tool development software).·Users can choose either the library (Propellent.dll)·or the executable (Propellent.exe), as necessary, to easily add Propeller support to existing, or custom, software. To download the software visit the Propeller Articles, Software, and Documentation Downloads page on www.parallax.com.

Features of the Propellent Library (Propellent.dll):
  • Can download Propeller Application images (.binary or .eeprom) to Propeller chips.
  • Can compile Propeller source (.spin) for downloading, for saving as a binary or eeprom image, for retrieval of source document, or just for syntax checking.
  • Includes the Propeller Tool's multi-threaded serial port handling and Propeller chip communication functionality.
  • Includes the Propeller Tool's dialogs for indicating serial port access and download progress as well as the user-customizable serial port search options.
  • Automatically stores user-modified preferences in the Windows Registry for use in future sessions.· This can be disabled if desired.
  • Allows access to current list of available serial ports.
  • Allows calling application to view and/or specify preferences such as Library Path, Reset Signal (DTR, RTS, or both) and Serial Search Method (AUTO or specific port).
  • Supports Win2K (and later) operating systems.
The Propellent Library (DLL) is for software developers to link into applications enabling immediate support of the Propeller using the same functions as the Parallax-made Propeller Tool development software.
Features of the Propellent Executable (Propellent.exe):
  • Small, command-line driven application that includes the Propellent Library inside of it; there’s no need to have the Propellent.dll file to use the Propellent.exe.
  • Compiles and downloads Propeller source (.spin), and downloads Propeller Application images (.binary or .eeprom) to Propeller chips.
  • Allows saving of compiled source as a binary or EEPROM image.
  • Includes the Propeller Tool's multi-threaded serial port handling and Propeller chip communication functionality.
  • Includes the Propeller Tool's dialogs for indicating serial port access and download progress as well as the user-customizable serial port search options.
  • Stores user-modified preferences in the Windows Registry for use in future sessions; Source Library path, Reset Signal (DTR, RTS, or both), and Serial Search Method (AUTO or specific port).
  • Supports Win2K (and later) operating systems.
The Propellent Executable (EXE) is a program that includes the Propellent Library within it and provides many of the same functions to anyone·wishing for command-line support of the Propeller Chip.
If you are unable to link to the Propeller Articles, Software and Documentation Downloads page please cut and paste this link into your browser: http://www.parallax.com/tabid/442/Default.aspx
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Lauren Davis
Marketing Manager
Parallax, Inc.
916-624-8333
ldavis@parallax.com
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Post Edited (Lauren Davis (Parallax)) : 5/29/2008 9:19:54 PM GMT
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