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Parallax - Special on SX Tech Tool Kit (#45180)

ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
edited 2003-10-24 15:09 in General Discussion
Hello,

I recently posted an email stating that we are offering $50 off the SX
Tech Tool Kit (#45180 - includes SX Key Manual v1.1).

If you went to the link below, the product mistakenly stated "Out of
Stock!"
http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=45180

I have adjusted the database inventory level which allows you to order
the kit. Only 32 remain in stock as of 10/22/03 at 7:45am PST.

Best Regards,

Erik Wood
ewood@p...
Parallax, Inc.
599 Menlo Dr., Suite #100
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 624-8003 Fax
(888) 512-1024
www.parallax.com

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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-10-22 19:25
    Having seen one of these used in robotics,
    and wanting to have a 50 MIPS processor,
    and finding this is the 'right price', I've
    gone ahead and ordered the kit.

    So, now I have the 'problem' of finding
    a supplier of prototyping boards. Not to
    be difficult, but the Parallax protoboard is
    $50.00 each, and has a 'breadboard' module on
    it. While this is great for learning, it's
    not so good for making 10 prototypes.

    Anyone have any supplier suggestions for
    applying this beast? In-circuit programming
    is fine, as long as I have the 4 pins needed
    for the programming adapter.


    --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Erik Wood" <ewood@p...> wrote:
    > Hello,
    >
    > I recently posted an email stating that we are offering $50 off the
    SX
    > Tech Tool Kit (#45180 - includes SX Key Manual v1.1).
    >
    > If you went to the link below, the product mistakenly stated "Out of
    > Stock!"
    > http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=45180
    >
    > I have adjusted the database inventory level which allows you to
    order
    > the kit. Only 32 remain in stock as of 10/22/03 at 7:45am PST.
    >
    > Best Regards,
    >
    > Erik Wood
    > ewood@p...
    >
    > Parallax, Inc.
    > 599 Menlo Dr., Suite #100
    > Rocklin, CA 95765
    > (916) 624-8003 Fax
    > (888) 512-1024
    > www.parallax.com
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-10-22 20:25
    What I did was made some ribbon cable adapters for the I/O pins that go to a
    larger breadboard and leave the SX on the small board that came with the unit
    sold by Parallax. Once I have the breadboard version working I use
    expresspcb.com and have boards manufacutured.

    You will like this uP, but be warned. not nearly as freindly as the basic
    stamp to program. There is a Yahoo group for the SX, same as this group.

    Ken
    Having seen one of these used in robotics,
    and wanting to have a 50 MIPS processor,
    and finding this is the 'right price', I've
    gone ahead and ordered the kit.

    So, now I have the 'problem' of finding
    a supplier of prototyping boards. Not to
    be difficult, but the Parallax protoboard is
    $50.00 each, and has a 'breadboard' module on
    it. While this is great for learning, it's
    not so good for making 10 prototypes.

    Anyone have any supplier suggestions for
    applying this beast? In-circuit programming
    is fine, as long as I have the 4 pins needed
    for the programming adapter.


    [noparse][[/noparse]Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-10-22 21:24
    You might consider rolling your own. Take a look at www.expresspcb.com.

    -- Jon Williams
    -- Applications Engineer, Parallax
    -- Dallas Office

    Original Message
    From: Allan Lane [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=0orI5QTS1jHkygK5-mkHa-45rAJCbTCXZYyD1egcwXxPu8cRfEgWY7jQlKzUQftgWwltNVatZpQ7iHbLf9NSHlHhIA]allan.lane@h...[/url
    Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 1:25 PM
    To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
    Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: Parallax - Special on SX Tech Tool Kit
    (#45180)


    Having seen one of these used in robotics,
    and wanting to have a 50 MIPS processor,
    and finding this is the 'right price', I've
    gone ahead and ordered the kit.

    So, now I have the 'problem' of finding
    a supplier of prototyping boards. Not to
    be difficult, but the Parallax protoboard is
    $50.00 each, and has a 'breadboard' module on
    it. While this is great for learning, it's
    not so good for making 10 prototypes.

    Anyone have any supplier suggestions for
    applying this beast? In-circuit programming
    is fine, as long as I have the 4 pins needed
    for the programming adapter.


    --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Erik Wood" <ewood@p...> wrote:
    > Hello,
    >
    > I recently posted an email stating that we are offering $50 off the
    SX
    > Tech Tool Kit (#45180 - includes SX Key Manual v1.1).
    >
    > If you went to the link below, the product mistakenly stated "Out of
    > Stock!"
    > http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=45180
    >
    > I have adjusted the database inventory level which allows you to
    order
    > the kit. Only 32 remain in stock as of 10/22/03 at 7:45am PST.
    >
    > Best Regards,
    >
    > Erik Wood
    > ewood@p...
    >
    > Parallax, Inc.
    > 599 Menlo Dr., Suite #100
    > Rocklin, CA 95765
    > (916) 624-8003 Fax
    > (888) 512-1024
    > www.parallax.com


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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-10-23 01:23
    I've been happy with apcircuits, as well.

    On Wed, 22 Oct 2003, Jon Williams wrote:

    > You might consider rolling your own. Take a look at www.expresspcb.com.
    >
    > -- Jon Williams
    > -- Applications Engineer, Parallax
    > -- Dallas Office
    >
    >
    >
    Original Message
    > From: Allan Lane [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=yL7nIChp6Toi0dIue8YFabtMSLV0BdePudEPfo_CksE_g9pceeBzHiHHjkVjQzDMplBJTjPYmIinVRtvaJNbjH62XzJyBQE]allan.lane@h...[/url
    > Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 1:25 PM
    > To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
    > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: Parallax - Special on SX Tech Tool Kit
    > (#45180)
    >
    >
    > Having seen one of these used in robotics,
    > and wanting to have a 50 MIPS processor,
    > and finding this is the 'right price', I've
    > gone ahead and ordered the kit.
    >
    > So, now I have the 'problem' of finding
    > a supplier of prototyping boards. Not to
    > be difficult, but the Parallax protoboard is
    > $50.00 each, and has a 'breadboard' module on
    > it. While this is great for learning, it's
    > not so good for making 10 prototypes.
    >
    > Anyone have any supplier suggestions for
    > applying this beast? In-circuit programming
    > is fine, as long as I have the 4 pins needed
    > for the programming adapter.
    >
    >
    > --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Erik Wood" <ewood@p...> wrote:
    > > Hello,
    > >
    > > I recently posted an email stating that we are offering $50 off the
    > SX
    > > Tech Tool Kit (#45180 - includes SX Key Manual v1.1).
    > >
    > > If you went to the link below, the product mistakenly stated "Out of
    > > Stock!"
    > > http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=45180
    > >
    > > I have adjusted the database inventory level which allows you to
    > order
    > > the kit. Only 32 remain in stock as of 10/22/03 at 7:45am PST.
    > >
    > > Best Regards,
    > >
    > > Erik Wood
    > > ewood@p...
    > >
    > > Parallax, Inc.
    > > 599 Menlo Dr., Suite #100
    > > Rocklin, CA 95765
    > > (916) 624-8003 Fax
    > > (888) 512-1024
    > > www.parallax.com
    >
    >
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    Sean T. Lamont, CTO / Chief NetNerd, Abstract Software, Inc. (ServNet)
    Seattle - Bellingham - Vancouver - Portland - Everett - Tacoma - Bremerton
    email: lamont@a... WWW: http://www.serv.net
    "Do not fear mistakes, There Are None" - Miles Davis
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-10-23 01:29
    In a message dated 10/22/2003 5:20:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
    lamont@a... writes:
    I've been happy with apcircuits, as well.
    Sean,

    What PCB layout software do you use?

    Ken


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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-10-23 14:02
    Check out this web site for a boards for control applications using stamps.
    Has support for stamp module I/O, programming, high current outputs, LEDs
    indicate status of outputs and even additional breadboard space for
    additional parts.
    jim http://www.geocities.com/jimforkin2003/

    Original Message
    From: Jon Williams [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=be1nkDy7Ec_zz4PQjBfaQBpyyaRAIeZ1-HGHCgq45RKGOQSajtka94yl92sEgRMd4ShbNncAxG43DuY2Qw]jwilliams@p...[/url
    Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 4:24 PM
    To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
    Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: Parallax - Special on SX Tech Tool Kit
    (#45180)


    You might consider rolling your own. Take a look at www.expresspcb.com.

    -- Jon Williams
    -- Applications Engineer, Parallax
    -- Dallas Office

    Original Message
    From: Allan Lane [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=rgfK7m3s1Ay3ennJKFcrW-llux6vqzU4tSRjEZr2meWLa6Pkjjl_tiVYqysj7w1KFhkWa_qK07pPmy8-tkomWVwHzMqsi3o]allan.lane@h...[/url
    Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 1:25 PM
    To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
    Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: Parallax - Special on SX Tech Tool Kit
    (#45180)


    Having seen one of these used in robotics,
    and wanting to have a 50 MIPS processor,
    and finding this is the 'right price', I've
    gone ahead and ordered the kit.

    So, now I have the 'problem' of finding
    a supplier of prototyping boards. Not to
    be difficult, but the Parallax protoboard is
    $50.00 each, and has a 'breadboard' module on
    it. While this is great for learning, it's
    not so good for making 10 prototypes.

    Anyone have any supplier suggestions for
    applying this beast? In-circuit programming
    is fine, as long as I have the 4 pins needed
    for the programming adapter.


    --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Erik Wood" <ewood@p...> wrote:
    > Hello,
    >
    > I recently posted an email stating that we are offering $50 off the
    SX
    > Tech Tool Kit (#45180 - includes SX Key Manual v1.1).
    >
    > If you went to the link below, the product mistakenly stated "Out of
    > Stock!"
    > http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=45180
    >
    > I have adjusted the database inventory level which allows you to
    order
    > the kit. Only 32 remain in stock as of 10/22/03 at 7:45am PST.
    >
    > Best Regards,
    >
    > Erik Wood
    > ewood@p...
    >
    > Parallax, Inc.
    > 599 Menlo Dr., Suite #100
    > Rocklin, CA 95765
    > (916) 624-8003 Fax
    > (888) 512-1024
    > www.parallax.com


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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-10-23 20:29
    I like eagle, but probably mostly because I'm cheap. It allows
    construction of up to 2x3 (something like that ) boards on the demo
    version, though there are ways to tweak that into larger boards - I laid
    out a 5x7 board with the demo version at one point.

    On Wed, 22 Oct 2003, smartdim@a... wrote:

    > In a message dated 10/22/2003 5:20:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
    > lamont@a... writes:
    > I've been happy with apcircuits, as well.
    >
    >
    > Sean,
    >
    > What PCB layout software do you use?
    >
    > Ken
    >
    >
    > [noparse][[/noparse]Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
    >
    >
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    Sean T. Lamont, CTO / Chief NetNerd, Abstract Software, Inc. (ServNet)
    Seattle - Bellingham - Vancouver - Portland - Everett - Tacoma - Bremerton
    email: lamont@a... WWW: http://www.serv.net
    "Do not fear mistakes, There Are None" - Miles Davis
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-10-24 15:09
    You might be interested in my latest book which is now available
    (http://tinyurl.com/hisc). It covers using Eagle and also how to make your
    own boards (photo or laser printer method) and how to send them out to a
    service house (which can be tricky the first time you do it).

    Regards,

    Al Williams
    AWC
    * NEW: PAK-Vc - Combine up to 32 PAKs for 256 channels of PWM!
    http://www.al-williams.com/pak5.htm


    >
    Original Message
    > From: Sean T. Lamont .lost. [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=b8ThjX8h1BArrBzJ-dm3u2fCgBWIw4705GvHMJwB1t9JQLSutSK0u_zXKBmApEGzvbrLT35rs4JFdVBeXHGC]lamont@a...[/url
    > Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 2:29 PM
    > To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
    > Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: Parallax - Special on SX Tech
    > Tool Kit (#45180)
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > I like eagle, but probably mostly because I'm cheap. It
    > allows construction of up to 2x3 (something like that )
    > boards on the demo version, though there are ways to tweak
    > that into larger boards - I laid out a 5x7 board with the
    > demo version at one point.
    >
    > On Wed, 22 Oct 2003, smartdim@a... wrote:
    >
    > > In a message dated 10/22/2003 5:20:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
    > > lamont@a... writes: I've been happy with apcircuits, as
    > > well.
    > >
    > >
    > > Sean,
    > >
    > > What PCB layout software do you use?
    > >
    > > Ken
    > >
    > >
    > > [noparse][[/noparse]Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
    > >
    > >
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    > >
    >
    > Sean T. Lamont, CTO / Chief NetNerd, Abstract Software, Inc.
    > (ServNet) Seattle - Bellingham - Vancouver - Portland -
    > Everett - Tacoma - Bremerton
    > email: lamont@a... WWW: http://www.serv.net
    > "Do not fear mistakes, There Are None" - Miles Davis
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