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What is your favorite Propeller board?

Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
edited 2013-03-01 14:00 in General Discussion
I'm curious, what is everyone's favorite Propeller Board.

There have been probably been 100 ??? different designs by now.

Pick from the poll, (limited to 5 :( serious lack of options!) or post up!

Jeff


Edit: Trying to come up with a master list of Propeller boards. I'll post most as they either come to mind or get posted..


1.Quickstart
2.Propeller PPDB
3.PropBOE
4.Scribbler 2
5.PropRPM
6.PPDB
7.uController Spin Studio
8.PropModule / PropModule Extended
9.Propeller Protoboard {all}
10.PE Kit
11.Hydra
12.Hybrid
13.Morpheus
14.PropCade
15.C3
16.Propeller ASC
17.Propeller Demoboard
18.Propeller Backpack
19.Spinneret
20.Parallax Laser Range Finder
21.CMUcam4
22.Tubular's Un3rb3lly
23.Jazzed's TetraProp
24.Rayman's Propeller Touch Platform
25.Propeller Project Board
26.Propstick
27.M44D40+
28.Propeller Platform {various}
29.YBox2
30.Mini Development Board
31.RoboProp
32.CPUModule
33.Propteus
34. HIVE
35.SVT1
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Comments

  • Mike CookMike Cook Posts: 829
    edited 2013-02-18 16:57
    Pictures in the following link, post #58. Still in use.

    http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php/84604-Home-brew-demo-Board?highlight=Hbpdb
  • ElectricAyeElectricAye Posts: 4,561
    edited 2013-02-18 17:29
    I like the Prop Protoboards and the Demoboard. The Demoboard I like for certain things because it comes with the VGA thingy already soldered on, and that's one thing I hate having to solder for myself.
  • rwgast_logicdesignrwgast_logicdesign Posts: 1,464
    edited 2013-02-18 17:37
    It depends on what you need the board for, i.e a quick experiment or, sonething a little more permanent.

    I love the BOE, but i really wish it had a ps2 adapter, and a composite hook up. VGA is much better but tons of objects use composite video in there demos.

    As far as a more permanent solution these new project boards are great! I think what really makes them (besides the hefty switcher) is the smt pads! If your like me abd dont really mess with board design a hole bunch but need a chip that is only surface mount this is a great solution!
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2013-02-18 17:46
    Still being somewhat new to the Prop I really like the Prop BOE for its simplicity. The exercises on the web site are easy to follow and is somewhat based on the same concept as the "What's A Microcontroller" manual which makes it easy to learn. The Quickstart runs a close second IMO.
  • TubularTubular Posts: 4,699
    edited 2013-02-18 17:48
    I'm a big fan of Phil's original Propstick.

    Simple, elegant, expandable, and now open source and on the smorgasboard, what more could you want
  • Duane DegnDuane Degn Posts: 10,588
    edited 2013-02-18 17:49
    Here's a few more for your list (just ones I have).

    Spinneret
    Parallax Laser Range Finder
    CMUcam4
    Tubular's Un3rb3lly
    Jazzed's TetraProp
    Rayman's Propeller Touch Platform
    Propeller Project Board

    I don't have any of Cluso99's boards, but he has a bunch of nice ones.
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2013-02-18 18:00
    Jazzed's Tetraprop! Why settle for one Propeller when you can have FOUR!!

    This is like the question that gets asked on photography forums: What's your favorite or the best camera? The one you have with you, of course!!

    Edit: I use the Quickstart a lot just because it's small and can be stuffed in my computer bag. The Prop-BOE because if I blow it up, Ken will give me a new one! Luckily, I have yet to blow up a Propeller board!
  • 4x5n4x5n Posts: 745
    edited 2013-02-18 18:04
    Not sure how to answer this question. The great board that Martin makes isn't listed an neither is the parallax proto board. Truth is that my "favorite" prop board changes over time. Currently I've been using the quickstart but truth be told I don't care all that much for it. It's saving grace is it's size and built in LEDs and "switches". The boards with a breadboard on it for me to put my own circuitry is something I use a lot.
  • Duane C. JohnsonDuane C. Johnson Posts: 955
    edited 2013-02-18 19:29
    My favorite is a bunch of homemade Props on plugboards. I'm up to 10 or so now.
    Used them for all kinds of things.
    These are loosely based on the older RS-232 PropSticks plus a PropPlug. See:
    http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php/134122-Low-Cost-PropStick-variation-for-use-with-a-PlugBoard?p=1031260&viewfull=1#post1031260

    Duane J
  • frank freedmanfrank freedman Posts: 1,983
    edited 2013-02-18 21:37
    I evolved from GG-USB to the DIP Prop on a breadboard. Max versatility for what I have been playing with. So, if there was a category for straight breadboard as in the Prop Education Kit, that would be my vote.

    Frank
  • WBA ConsultingWBA Consulting Posts: 2,934
    edited 2013-02-18 21:58
    I would normally vote my PPDB, but my PropBOE with the Lithium battery board underneath has been quite useful since I got it. I have also started using the QuickStart much more now that I have an HIB for it. Without the HIB, I wasn't really using them. I still need to get one of those TRRS cables, but I just plugged my TVTwig into the header on the HIB to get video to my Moultrie Display.

    Don't forget my M44D40+. I have sold close to 200 now, so I consider it a success, but other than Gareth, I doubt anyone would consider it their favorite. It and a PowerTwig makes a cheap and easy PE Kit setup. Still sell about 10 a month, so it will be around for a while even though I don't do much to promote it.
  • Don MDon M Posts: 1,652
    edited 2013-02-19 03:45
    Martins Propeller DNA
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2013-02-19 05:17
    The original ProtoBoard, no USB.
  • blittledblittled Posts: 681
    edited 2013-02-19 06:46
    I liked Bean's Mini Development Board. One of the first boards to use the USB for power. Small and very portable. I carry one in my laptop case so I always have a Propeller handy.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2013-02-19 07:35
    This is interesting! I thought we had many more than just 30 boards available for the Propeller..

    Surely there must be more that haven't been listed?

    Jeff
  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2013-02-19 10:07
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    This is interesting! I thought we had many more than just 30 boards available for the Propeller..

    Surely there must be more that haven't been listed?

    Jeff

    I have several others, but I don't feel like spamming the forum with them any more than necessary.
  • David BetzDavid Betz Posts: 14,516
    edited 2013-02-19 10:48
    jazzed wrote: »
    I have several others, but I don't feel like spamming the forum with them any more than necessary.
    The SpinSocket Flash board is a nice one! :-)
  • RDL2004RDL2004 Posts: 2,554
    edited 2013-02-19 10:50
    I like the new Propeller Project Board. The old Protoboard suffered from the bad position of the chip in the center of the prototyping area. The PropBOE is very nice, but I can't afford one, so I made this:

    attachment.php?attachmentid=99392&d=1361299810

    (it's not finished yet)
    Propboard4.jpg
    1024 x 680 - 173K
  • Bill HenningBill Henning Posts: 6,445
    edited 2013-02-20 08:41
    Other released Propeller boards:

    RoboProp
    CPUModule
    Propteus
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    This is interesting! I thought we had many more than just 30 boards available for the Propeller..

    Surely there must be more that haven't been listed?

    Jeff
  • Tracy AllenTracy Allen Posts: 6,663
    edited 2013-02-20 09:11
    Like blittled, I still always carry around one of Terry Hitt's early boards, which I have mounted in a black plastic "bean box". It folds back into the box for storage. Thanks Bean.

    bean-box.JPG


    I also use quickStarts and a demo board. Most of the Props I have around are my own layouts integrated into projects. So I guess the raw ease of integration is my favorite.
    bean-box.JPG
    360 x 270 - 34K
  • Cats92Cats92 Posts: 149
    edited 2013-02-20 10:25
    Propeller Platform.

    It is small , cheap, and simple to use .
    So, it is my first choice.

    But i started with the Propeller Education Kit , which is nice for learning with all the exemples.

    Jean Paul
  • JasonDorieJasonDorie Posts: 1,930
    edited 2013-02-20 13:26
    I like the new Propeller Project Board. I'd prefer it without the USB interface (I have a PropPlug, would make it cheaper). I love the broad power supply range, and the wide open space available for prototyping - much more usable area than the original ProtoBoard, which has been my go-to up to now.
  • varnonvarnon Posts: 184
    edited 2013-02-20 14:19
    I'm a big fan of the 5 volt regulator and sd card socket on the GG/DNA Propeller Platform. I never knew how much I liked the 5 volt regulator until I started messing with the quickstart a lot. I really miss it on the quickstart.
  • localrogerlocalroger Posts: 3,451
    edited 2013-02-20 17:38
    I really like the SVT1's Bill Henning built for my corporate masters. ENC28J60 ethernet, battery backed RTC, dual serial (why do so few prop boards have real serial ports?), PS/2 keyboard, NTSC video, and everything brought out to terminal strips for industrial installation without making up connectors, and power supplies drop from 12V for vehicular power. I still have about half the original run but I think if I get UDP working I won't be waiting to finish a large-code system before using up the rest pretty quickly.
  • TinkersALotTinkersALot Posts: 535
    edited 2013-02-20 18:56
    PropRPM though these are long gone now, prop-servo board with "other code" in it, Propeller Proto boards, demo board/prop-boe/ppdb when prototyping. The one I miss even now is the spin studio which is also long gone.
  • Bill HenningBill Henning Posts: 6,445
    edited 2013-02-21 15:16
    *blush* thank you Roger!
    localroger wrote: »
    I really like the SVT1's Bill Henning built for my corporate masters. ENC28J60 ethernet, battery backed RTC, dual serial (why do so few prop boards have real serial ports?), PS/2 keyboard, NTSC video, and everything brought out to terminal strips for industrial installation without making up connectors, and power supplies drop from 12V for vehicular power. I still have about half the original run but I think if I get UDP working I won't be waiting to finish a large-code system before using up the rest pretty quickly.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2013-02-21 16:32
    Would love to see the SVT1 (can't find a picture anywhere)... Added HIVE (not sure how I forgot that one)

    I'm at 35 boards. I'm actually a little shocked that there aren't more boards.

    Jeff
  • Bill HenningBill Henning Posts: 6,445
    edited 2013-02-21 17:04
    I'll dig up a photo - or take one.
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    Would love to see the SVT1 (can't find a picture anywhere)... Added HIVE (not sure how I forgot that one)

    I'm at 35 boards. I'm actually a little shocked that there aren't more boards.

    Jeff
  • Duane DegnDuane Degn Posts: 10,588
    edited 2013-02-21 19:55
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    I'm at 35 boards. I'm actually a little shocked that there aren't more boards.

    I sure there are many more than those listed so far. I think the size of list will depend on how you define "board".

    I think there are a few on the Smorgasboard that aren't listed yet. I also know Paul K has at least two boards not listed.

    Jazzed and Rayman have more boards than those listed so far.

    Do we count boards inside products like the Wingman and PropScope? I'm pretty sure if we dug a bit deeper through the forum we could come closser to the original 100 board guess than where the count currently is.

    Besides the CMUcam4, SparkFun also sells this board with a Propeller.
  • potatoheadpotatohead Posts: 10,261
    edited 2013-02-23 11:52
    I use the PPDB regularly. It's easy to build little circuits on, and I like having some of the add-ons right there. I frequently have an S-video circuit built on the PPDB.

    A plain old Demoboard makes for quick propping on the go. There are numerous USB power cables out there now. I just use one of those to power it, and the other to program it.

    The other two on my workbench that get used a lot are the HYBRID and Dracblade.

    I keep a set of Xtals in little packets made of business cards and tape. 5, 10, 6.25, 6 Those get put into the Demo Board or PPDB for testing at various clock speeds.
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