The Parallax Propeller Activity Board WX [1] (or original, #32910) is a low-cost yet fully featured Propeller development board. It can be used to build any of the Kickstart demonstration projects [2] or Propeller C tutorials [3], and includes a mini solderless breadboard, expanded I/O headers, and both 3.3V and 5V power regulators.
Because the solderless breadboard is integrated into the board, most of your projects may be completed using only short jumper wires, such as the 100mm Male-Male Jumper Wires - 20 Pack [4].
The Propeller Activity Board (original or WX) may be used with or without a separate power supply:
The Propeller Activity Board (original or WX) uses a 3-position switch to control the distribution of power to the connector pins surrounding the solderless breadboard:
Position | What it Does |
0 | Removes power to all power pin connections. |
1 | Applies power to the power pins over the breadboard, but not to the six servo headers along the top. |
2 | Applies power to breadboard pins, as well as the servo headers. |
Use the servo headers for fast and easy testing of the Parallax continuous or standard servo motors. Refer to the Propeller Activity Board (original or WX) documentation additional information.
You may readily adapt any Kickstart [2] Propeller-based wiring diagram for use with the Propeller Activity Board:
If you use the power pins along the top and bottom of the breadboard, be sure to set the power switch to Position 1 or Position 2.
Links
[1] http://www.parallax.com/product/32912
[2] https://learn.parallax.com/node/1283
[3] https://learn.parallax.com/propeller-c-tutorials
[4] http://parallax.com/product/800-00049