Propeller Board of Education

The form of the original Board of Education meets the powerful function of the multicore Propeller microcontroller. A built-in set of peripherals makes it ready to support an amazing array of projects, prototypes, hands-on activities, and kits. The Propeller Board of Education is ideal for learning the basics of electronics, programming and robotics. It also simplifies advanced applications that require RF-linked communication, audio/ visual peripherals, and gigs of SD memory.
 

Key Features:

• Lifetime Warranty.
• Built-in Propeller microcontroller, 64 KB EEPROM and 5 MHz crystal oscillator.
• Breadboard, sockets for power and I/O access, and six servo ports with power-select jumpers for easy prototyping.
• Automatically selects between USB and external power sources and provides USB over-current protection.
• 9 V battery and center-positive 2.1 mm power connectors offer two external power options.
• Convenient reset button and 3-position power switch.
• Onboard Mini stereo-audio jack, electret microphone, and VGA port for audio/visual projects.
• Built-in MicroSD card and XBee wireless module sockets simplify advanced applications.
• Dedicated analog header sockets provide three 10-bit inputs and two buffered variable-resolution outputs.
• 2x20 header for connecting I/O pins to VGA, XBee, Propeller clock and reset, USB serial flow control, and up to 10 LEDs.
• Indicator lights for system power, servo power, eight color-coded VGA channels, two analog output level, XBee TX/RX, and USB TX/RX.
• SEPIC 5 V switching regulator can deliver up to 3 A across the commercial temperature range.
• Linear 3.3 V regulator can deliver up to 460 mA at room temperature.
   

Details:

• Power requirements: 4–16 VDC.
• Communication: USB for programming.
• Dimensions: 4.375 x 3.05 x 0.625 in (11.11 x 7.75 x 1.59 cm).
• Operating temp range: +32 to +158 °F (0 to +70 °C).
   

Compatible with these accessories, sold separately:

• XBee RF Modules.
• Portable Speaker.
• USB A to Mini-B Cable.
• 7.5 VDC 1 Amp Power Supply.
   

NOTES: The Propeller BOE is designed and manufactured in Rocklin, California using precision equipment, a skilled and caring team with the highest quality components. To back our commitment to this high-quality product, Parallax provides a Lifetime Warranty on your Propeller BOE for as long as we manufacture the product.