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Want to start using propeller..

msg009msg009 Posts: 2
edited 2010-10-20 19:10 in Propeller 1
I am thinking about getting started on propeller programming, so does anyone have any advice on which kit to buy? I have the bs2 boe bot and some programming experience.

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  • John R.John R. Posts: 1,376
    edited 2010-10-13 12:48
    msg009 wrote: »
    I am thinking about getting started on propeller programming, so does anyone have any advice on which kit to buy? I have the bs2 boe bot and some programming experience.

    The "easiest" would be to grab the Prop Demo board. It has a breadboard, so tying it into your existing BOE bot shouldn't be too bad.

    You could also go with the Prop Pro Development Board (there may still be some cosmetic 2nds for only $99).

    There are also a number of other kits, including the Prop Education kit, Prlp Proto Boards, Prop RPM and a host of 3rd party boards to pick from.

    If you go with a Prop Eductation Kit, I'd recommend going with the DIP version (not the Prop Plug).

    John R.
  • Mike GreenMike Green Posts: 23,101
    edited 2010-10-13 13:01
    What kind of Propeller stuff do you want to do? There are all sorts of choices. You can get a Propeller Starter Kit with the Demo Board. You can get a Propeller Backpack and use it with your BoeBot for video output and later experiment with video or audio. If you're not in a hurry, the C3 Propeller should be available next month. There's a separate thread that discusses the features of the C3. If you like to do robotics and can do some straightforward hardware stuff, you could get a Protoboard and make a Propeller BoeBot like the one I did a couple of years ago and described in the Completed Projects forum. There are other boards like the Morpheus from Mikronauts and the Propeller Platform USB from Gadget Gangster
  • MicrocontrolledMicrocontrolled Posts: 2,461
    edited 2010-10-13 13:02
    If you want a good price and easy AND versitile interface, I would suggest the SPINstudio from uController.com
    http://ucontroller.com/index_pro1.html

    If you just want the basic functions unique to the Propeller (TV, VGA, sound, keyboard, mouse, etc.) then the Demo board is the quickest and easiest. If you want to get serious, get the Propeller Professional Development Board and a spool of wire (you have to wire everything to the proper pins, but passives are already built in). I have one and it's the best thing I own.
  • W9GFOW9GFO Posts: 4,010
    edited 2010-10-13 13:17
    This here is about the best deal available right now. Only 28 27 26 25 22 20 18 11 9 8 7 8(?) 6 NONE left!
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    Don't forget to order a chip for it too.

    Rich H
  • Steph LindsaySteph Lindsay Posts: 767
    edited 2010-10-13 14:59
    Here are a couple of resources that will be useful no matter which hardware platform you choose:

    Propeller Questions & Answers This is general information not specific to a particular kit.


    Propeller Education Kit Labs downloads & code Although these labs are written for the PE Kit, the examples could be adapted to pretty much any platform with some prototyping space.

    The PE Kit book and labs are also included with the Propeller Tool Software. So is the Propeller Manual PDF and Datasheet.

    There is also a Spin tutorial built in to the Propeller Tool Help. It is written for the Propeller Demo Board but again, the activities can be adapted to other platforms.

    Whatever you choose, have fun!
  • graffixgraffix Posts: 389
    edited 2010-10-20 17:09
    W9GFO - I bought this board recently.I thought it was the same in the Stamp Works Kit.The StampWorks book dosent work with the PPDB Part#32111 now Im stuck?
  • hover1hover1 Posts: 1,929
    edited 2010-10-20 17:30
    Unfortunately , those two boards do sound the same. Propeller Professional Development Board (Propeller), and Parallax Professional Development Board (BS2). Both PPDB.

    Stampworks is BS2 based. The Propeller board will not work with the BS2.

    You could use the BS2 object in the OBEX:

    http://obex.parallax.com/objects/30/

    to use the Propeller Development Board much like a Basic Stamp board. And at the same time learn a new micro at the same time

    Jim

    graffix wrote: »
    W9GFO - I bought this board recently.I thought it was the same in the Stamp Works Kit.The StampWorks book dosent work with the PPDB Part#32111 now Im stuck?
  • graffixgraffix Posts: 389
    edited 2010-10-20 17:52
    thanks, i orderd the right board.
  • w4fejw4fej Posts: 264
    edited 2010-10-20 19:10
    Microcontrolled wrote: »
    If you want a good price and easy AND versitile interface, I would suggest the SPINstudio from uController.com
    http://ucontroller.com/index_pro1.html

    If you just want the basic functions unique to the Propeller (TV, VGA, sound, keyboard, mouse, etc.) then the Demo board is the quickest and easiest. If you want to get serious, get the Propeller Professional Development Board and a spool of wire (you have to wire everything to the proper pins, but passives are already built in). I have one and it's the best thing I own.

    I agree 100%, the SpinStudio is the way to go. Has everything you need on one small 3 X 4 board. I have two of them and love them..

    Mike B.
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