Propeller Backpack - Parallax item code 28327

 

 

 

The Propeller Backpack is a compact, multipurpose Propeller-based module that is optimized for audio and video applications.

Out of the box, and without programming, it serves as a video character display for your BASIC Stamp (or other compatible controller). Connect the Backpack via a standard 3-pin servo header and communicate using a simple serial protocol. Any NTSC video monitor plugged into the Backpack’s A/V connector will then display the characters sent by your program – in color, in selectable windows, and with selectable character sizes.

The Propeller Backpack is also a fully-capable Propeller development platform, which you can program with Parallax’s free Propeller Tool software.

note: a USB interface is not included on the Propeller Backpack purchase a PropPlug for programming and PC comms

Features:

  • Dimensions: 1.5 x 1.35 in. (38.1 x 34.3 mm)
  • 12-position daughterboard socket
  • Onboard Propeller chip and 10 MHz crystal for up to 80 MHz operation
  • Double-size (64 K x 8) EEPROM for programs and data
  • Onboard sigma-delta analog input circuitry (2 channels)
  • Power requirements: 4 – 6 V unregulated DC @ 20 – 150 mA, depending on application (5 V regulated DC is required when used with daughterboards.)
  • 1/8” stereo phone jack for A/V signals
  • 3-pin servo header for power and serial I/O
  • 4-pin Prop Plug header

 

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