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How does one identify/locate/purchase Assembler?

gerlad0gerlad0 Posts: 5
edited 2012-01-25 16:04 in Propeller 1
After approx one hour at this site, I haven't been able to determine the identifier (product name) of the Assembler that can be installed on a Windows XP/7 O.S.
Is it:
bundled with the downloadable tool,
a separate, purchaseable item, or
a third-party package ??

Thanks,
gerlad0

Comments

  • eagletalontimeagletalontim Posts: 1,399
    edited 2012-01-21 21:06
    Which chip are you using from Parallax? Propeller, BS2, SX?
  • LeonLeon Posts: 7,620
    edited 2012-01-21 21:06
    It's included (free) with the Propeller tool.
  • gerlad0gerlad0 Posts: 5
    edited 2012-01-21 21:22
    eagletalontim wrote: »
    Which chip are you using from Parallax? Propeller, BS2, SX?

    Propellor (thats why I posted in this forum)
  • gerlad0gerlad0 Posts: 5
    edited 2012-01-21 21:26
    Leon wrote: »
    It's included (free) with the Propeller tool.
    Thanks Leon!!
  • Dr_AculaDr_Acula Posts: 5,484
    edited 2012-01-21 21:28
    here http://www.parallax.com/ProductInfo/Microcontrollers/PropellerGeneralInformation/PropellerMediaPage/tabid/832/Default.aspx

    if you haven't got it already. Have you got a propeller chip connected up yet?
  • gerlad0gerlad0 Posts: 5
    edited 2012-01-21 21:39
    Dr_Acula wrote: »
    here http://www.parallax.com/ProductInfo/Microcontrollers/PropellerGeneralInformation/PropellerMediaPage/tabid/832/Default.aspx

    if you haven't got it already. Have you got a propeller chip connected up yet?

    Haven't started yet - stumbled across a Multi-core Dev board for the first time at Radio Shack this afternoon. Not sure which Propeller processor is on that board. I have considerable 'Getting Started' to go through.

    I am primarily a software developer.(for more decades than I care to admit)
  • Mike GreenMike Green Posts: 23,101
    edited 2012-01-21 21:55
    There is no separate assembler. It's built into the Spin compiler. The way the ROM bootloader is designed, it starts up with a Spin interpreter running. You can have a minimal Spin program that just starts up a purely assembly program if you don't want to use Spin.

    There is only one version of the Propeller currently available (other than the 3 different packages ... same chip inside). There's a Propeller II under development, but not finished yet.
  • Dr_AculaDr_Acula Posts: 5,484
    edited 2012-01-21 22:59
    Sounds like you are on the way. That software package will do pretty much everything you need, and because there is only one chip variant it makes life a lot simpler. Try plugging in power, connecting up the board and seeing if it will recognise the board. Then try flashing a led.
  • Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
    edited 2012-01-22 03:16
    gerlad0: Welcome to the fabulous prop and this great forum. There is a set of great examples that download with the PropTool that will get you on your way quickly. Also there is a sticky at the top with lots of beginner information.

    Also, I might point you to a current thread that has lots of good and valuable information. Just disregard the title. "Arduino vs Propeller" http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?126146-Arduino-vs-Propeller
  • pedwardpedward Posts: 1,642
    edited 2012-01-22 15:58
    A simple toy program is a great way to get the programming tool chain sorted out. I recommend playing with the Touch Button demo here: http://www.parallaxsemiconductor.com/products/quickstart

    The demo is neat because the Propeller is wired up with a touch button pad . A neat thing you can do with the demo is breathe on the button pads, when your breath is conductive enough, it will cause the LEDs to flicker when you blow on the button pads.
  • gerlad0gerlad0 Posts: 5
    edited 2012-01-25 16:04
    Mike: Thanks for the info!!
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