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HannoHanno Posts: 1,130
edited 2010-03-18 19:32 in Propeller 1
If you want to know more about the Propeller and how to use it for different projects, read this book! It's available at Parallax for $32.97.

Here's the table of contents to whet your appetite:
* The Propeller Chip multicore Microcontroller - Jeff Martin
* Introduction to Propeller Programming - Jeff Martin
* Debugging Code for Multiple Cores - Andy Lindsay
* Sensor Basics for Multiprocessing - Andy Lindsay
* Wirelessly Networking Propeller Chips - Martin Hebel
* DanceBot, a Balancing Robot - Hanno Sander
* Controlling a Robot with Computer Vision - Hanno Sander
* Using multicore for Networking Applications using an Off-the-shelf Ethernet Chip - Shane Avery
* Portable Multivariable GPS Tracking and Data Logger - Joshua Hintze
* Using the Propeller as a Remote Virtual Peripheral for Media Applications - Andre’ LaMothe
* The HVAC Green House Model - Vern Graner
* Synthesizing Speech with the Propeller - Chip Gracey

If you have any questions about the book- ask them here and one of the authors will reply.
Hanno

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Co-author of the official Propeller Guide- available at Amazon
Developer of ViewPort, the premier visual debugger for the Propeller (read the review here, thread here),
12Blocks, the block-based programming environment (thread here)
and PropScope, the multi-function USB oscilloscope/function generator/logic analyzer
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  • Chris_DChris_D Posts: 305
    edited 2010-02-02 10:33
    I am anxiously awaiting its arrival via UPS :-)


    Chris
  • CassLanCassLan Posts: 586
    edited 2010-02-02 13:51
    me 2 [noparse]:)[/noparse]

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2010-02-02 20:43
    Mine arrived today.. Spent and hour with it and then added a review to Amazon.

    SOLID GOLD! You guys really hit this one out of the park!

    OBC

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  • Vern GranerVern Graner Posts: 337
    edited 2010-02-02 23:39
    Hanno said...
    If you have any questions about the book- ask them here and one of the authors will reply.
    I've set a watch on this thread so let me know if there's any questions about chapter 11.. smilewinkgrin.gif

    Vern

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  • Timothy D. SwieterTimothy D. Swieter Posts: 1,613
    edited 2010-02-02 23:41
    Come on Singapore Post!! I see Parallax sent the package out last week, so I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of the book. Thanks for taking the time to write guys!!

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  • HannoHanno Posts: 1,130
    edited 2010-02-03 00:30
    So far 8 people have rated it 5 out of 5 stars on Amazon!
    Hanno

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    Developer of ViewPort, the premier visual debugger for the Propeller (read the review here, thread here),
    12Blocks, the block-based programming environment (thread here)
    and PropScope, the multi-function USB oscilloscope/function generator/logic analyzer
  • Dave FDave F Posts: 11
    edited 2010-02-03 00:51
    My copy arrived a couple of days ago. This book is great! I am only part way through and already several nagging prop and spin questions have been answered for me. I am afraid my regular studies are suffering a bit due to this fascinating book.
  • hover1hover1 Posts: 1,929
    edited 2010-02-03 01:01
    Vern,

    Great reading on the green house! I, like many have just got the book and look forward to spending a·lot more time completly digesting the entire book.

    Good to see you posting again!

    Jim
    Vern Graner said...
    Hanno said...
    If you have any questions about the book- ask them here and one of the authors will reply.
    I've set a watch on this thread so let me know if there's any questions about chapter 11.. smilewinkgrin.gif

    Vern

  • Vern GranerVern Graner Posts: 337
    edited 2010-02-03 01:24
    Hi Everyone! I've only recently received my copy of the book and I've had a lot of fun reading the chapters by the other authors! smile.gif

    I've recently uploaded a video that shows the HVAC Green House being built. The video is on my youtube channel here:

    http://www.youtube.com/VernGraner

    As the book is in B&W, I've also recently uploaded some hi-res color photos taken during the construction process. Here are some samples from the gallery:

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    vernhouse11_fresh02b-1.skp%20-%20SketchUp%206132009%2021847%20AM.jpg

    I have more pics and intend to do another video that shows the unit fully operating. Let me know if you have any questions.

    cool.gif

    Vern

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Texas Information Services | paying you? Of course,if the network
http://www.txis.com        | is up, then we obviously don't need
Austin Office 512 328-8947 | you, so why are we paying you?" ©VLG
  • Martin HebelMartin Hebel Posts: 1,239
    edited 2010-02-03 05:17
    I'm here as well to represent Chapter 5, I hope you all enjoy and find use in the book. As Vern I believe said, it was nice to kick back and see what the other authors had done.

    Oh, yeah, and the unofficial Propeller group is meeting in my childhood area this year! I get to go to it AND visit family - woo hoo!

    -Martin Hebel
    Southern Illinois University Carbondale
    Electronic Systems Technologies
    www.siu.edu/~mhebel
  • sailman58sailman58 Posts: 162
    edited 2010-02-03 14:09
    It is now 8 out of 8 people giving it five stars. Some familiar names there too.

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2010-02-03 15:42
    A book where we have full access to the authors??

    Parallax must have no idea how books are published! Perhaps they just don't understand the rules..

    ...and it's a wonderful thing! [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    OBC

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  • WhitWhit Posts: 4,191
    edited 2010-02-03 20:32
    Got mine today and have been looking through it for about an hour. This is going to be a fantastic resource. Chapters 1 - 4 are really going to help me out - and I look forward to making my way through it all.

    Thanks for the great work guys! Like OBC - I can't believe we have access to the authors for questions!

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  • cm5299cm5299 Posts: 12
    edited 2010-02-03 20:38
    Mine should arrive today.

    Thank you cheap overnight shipping from Amazon!

    Many thanks to everybody here who helped author not only the book, but the many posts of wisdom around here.

    Chuck

    Post Edited (cm5299) : 2/3/2010 8:46:58 PM GMT
  • HarleyHarley Posts: 997
    edited 2010-02-03 21:15
    With an invoice date of 1 Feb. and it arriving today, WOW Parallax and UPS did a quick job of delivery for Ground shipping.

    Now to collect a lot of 'quiet time' to digest what's on these pages. Introduction and Chapter 1 is waiting for me.

    Thanks to the authors and Parallax for getting this gem together. yeah.gif

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  • Andy Lindsay (Parallax)Andy Lindsay (Parallax) Posts: 1,919
    edited 2010-02-03 22:16
    I'm keeping an eye on this thread for Chapter 3 and 4 questions.· Answering questions is great because it helps us·revise and·refine explanations for future revisions as well as for other articles and projects.· So when we say "...thanks for asking...", we really mean it!·

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  • Andrew CAndrew C Posts: 14
    edited 2010-02-04 03:01
    I've had the book for the past week now. I've skimmed through all of it, and read about half the book carefully. It is AWESOME. Great variety of programming and hardware concepts are covered. The explanations are very well written and described.

    I have only loose DIP props, the PEK, and variety of sensors. Now I want a Prop demo board and super mini TV for convenience. It's nice that the small distinguishing points between the prop demo board and the PEK were presented in the book.

    Andy: Just a suggestion for Chp3 debugging: I find that I am a visual learner. In the correct and incorrect code, highlighting the lines that are "corrected" can be helpful. For example, on page 67-68 the loop interval code could be aided by having the correct and incorrect parts identified. I know I'm a nit-picker but I end up marking up my book to highlight the little but significant parts of the code. You did highlight some sections on page 70 with ***BUG, which is a great help.

    I really liked the section on Sigma-Delta ADC. Very clear and descriptive of the process that the propeller chip needs to complete the analysis.

    Throughout the book, I liked the "Tip" and "Information" sections which refer to more online content. Its the interaction between the readers, authors and other sharing coders which provides awesome learning opportunities.

    Something to think about: I have read in various places, both in the book and other Parallax produced materials, that certain code would run "better faster smoother" if it were in assembly language. My assembly knowledge is limited to a few months working on Commodore 64's 20 years ago. I would love to see a clearly written document on Prop Assembly including converting some simple routines from spin to assembly.

    I'll be heading over to Amazon to put my 5 stars on.
  • BradCBradC Posts: 2,601
    edited 2010-02-04 03:21
    Oldbitcollector said...
    A book where we have full access to the authors??

    Parallax must have no idea how books are published! Perhaps they just don't understand the rules..

    A chip where we have full access to the creator??

    Parallax must have no idea how silicon is designed! Perhaps they just don't understand the rules..

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  • HannoHanno Posts: 1,130
    edited 2010-02-04 03:53
    I've set a watch on this thread as well, so let me know if you have any questions about chapter 6 and 7- (DanceBot, ViewPort, computer vision)
    Hanno

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    Developer of ViewPort, the premier visual debugger for the Propeller (read the review here, thread here),
    12Blocks, the block-based programming environment (thread here)
    and PropScope, the multi-function USB oscilloscope/function generator/logic analyzer
  • tdlivingstdlivings Posts: 437
    edited 2010-02-04 04:18
    Got mine yesterday and have started reading. Very well done.
    I like the style of practical information.

    In scanning I saw reference to Propeller Audio Spectrum Analyzer by
    Beau Schwabe on pg 168. I tried looking for this on the forums by poking around and
    searching and I cannot find it.
    Can anyone direct me to it.
    Thank's
    Tom
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  • hover1hover1 Posts: 1,929
    edited 2010-02-04 04:26
    This might be the post:

    http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=663985

    Jim
    tdlivings said...
    Got mine yesterday and have started reading. Very well done.
    I like the style of practical information.

    In scanning I saw reference to Propeller Audio Spectrum Analyzer by
    Beau Schwabe on pg 168. I tried looking for this on the forums by poking around and
    searching and I cannot find it.
    Can anyone direct me to it.
    Thank's
    Tom
  • Timothy D. SwieterTimothy D. Swieter Posts: 1,613
    edited 2010-02-04 08:32
    Oh bugger!! I tracked my package to Singapore (sent via the Postal Service) and I see they tried to deliver on Monday to my office but no one was there. Delivery was attempted at 4:59PM! Hmmm - I have been here every day since and haven't seen any retries, I need to figure this one out. I am eager to get the book and to join the crowd of those who sign its praises.

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    www.tdswieter.com
  • Graham StablerGraham Stabler Posts: 2,510
    edited 2010-02-04 09:51
    I've Pre-ordered on Amazon.
  • Timothy D. SwieterTimothy D. Swieter Posts: 1,613
    edited 2010-02-04 13:58
    Got through to the local speed post for redelivery, unfortunately it won't be till next week Monday. Another weekend without the book - bummer.

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    www.brilldea.com - Prop Blade, LED Painter, RGB LEDs, 3.0" LCD Composite video display, eProto for SunSPOT
    www.tdswieter.com
  • Paul Sr.Paul Sr. Posts: 435
    edited 2010-02-04 15:21
    In all of the excitement about this great book, I some how managed to order 2!! This gettin' old stuff is a real test!

    Anyway, I'll eat most of the shipping and offer it for $35.00 shipped to a US address. Never took it out of the box. Paypal works for me.

    Paul
  • Shawn LoweShawn Lowe Posts: 635
    edited 2010-02-04 15:49
    Shoot! Sorry Paul, I just read your post after ordering one from amazon. I am also excited to read this book.

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  • tdlivingstdlivings Posts: 437
    edited 2010-02-04 17:49
    Thank's for the info hover1, that appears to be it.

    I must not have been able to find the tree for the forest .



    Andy, I went to this link http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=617192

    to get pst debug lite which is used in Chap 3 and the links are to the wrong place.

    They go to same place as the next subject Measure RC time.

    I have the Parallax CDRom and I will go give that a look to see if it is on there.

    Tom
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  • hover1hover1 Posts: 1,929
    edited 2010-02-04 18:45
    Hey Tom,·It does indeed link to the same zip file.

    But when I opened it up PST Debug Lite.spin was in there, along with the RC Time stuff.

    Jim
    tdlivings said...

    Thank's for the info hover1, that appears to be it.

    I must not have been able to find the tree for the forest .



    Andy, I went to this link http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=617192

    to get pst debug lite which is used in Chap 3 and the links are to the wrong place.

    They go to same place as the next subject Measure RC time.

    I have the Parallax CDRom and I will go give that a look to see if it is on there.

    Tom

  • Andy Lindsay (Parallax)Andy Lindsay (Parallax) Posts: 1,919
    edited 2010-02-04 18:52
    Tom,

    Fixed - Chapter 3 forum link. Please try again and let me know if it works.

    Thanks for the heads-up, and sorry about the link error.

    Andy

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  • tdlivingstdlivings Posts: 437
    edited 2010-02-04 23:50
    Thank's Andy, link works fine.

    Also Thank's hover1, I did not dig into the other zip file to see.



    Tom
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