Parallax Inc.

Parallax Inc. is a leading manufacturer of microcontrollers and educational robotics platforms, known for the BASIC Stamp, Propeller multicore processors, and the world-famous Boe-Bot robot.

Series List(22)

Series	Category	# Parts	Status

-	Memory	9	Active
400-00	Tactile Switches	1	Active
BS1	Embedded	1	Active
BS2	Microcontroller, Microprocessor, FPGA Modules	5	Active
P2-E	Development Boards, Kits, Programmers	1	Active
P8X32A	Integrated Circuits (ICs)	3	Active
PBASIC1	Microcontrollers	2	Active
PBASIC2	Integrated Circuits (ICs)	3	Active
Propeller Multicore Microcontroller	Integrated Circuits (ICs)	2	Active
2831	Optoelectronics	1	Obsolete

Series	Category	# Parts	Status	Description

Standalone parts(504)

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Part	Category	Description
Parallax Inc. 122-32335	Maker/DIY Educational	TEXT ROBOTICS BOEBOT SHIELDBOT
Parallax Inc. 130-32000	Maker/DIY Educational	KIT PROPELLER EDU PROJECT PARTS
Parallax Inc. 130-35000	Maker/DIY Educational	KIT ROBOTICS ARDUINO SHIELD
Parallax Inc. 152-01031	Potentiometers Variable Resistors	TRIMMER 10K OHM PC PIN TOP ADJ
Parallax Inc. 251-05000	Crystals Oscillators Resonators	CRYSTAL 5.0000MHZ 20PF TH
Parallax Inc. 27111	Development Boards Kits Programmers	ADAPTER BASIC STAMP 1 SERIAL
Parallax Inc. 27115	Development Boards Kits Programmers	SINGLE RELAY BOARD
Parallax Inc. 27218	Maker/DIY Educational	MANUAL BASIC STAMP VER 2.0
Parallax Inc. 27899	Switches	SWITCH KEYPAD 16KEY NON-ILLUM
Parallax Inc. 28015	Sensors Transducers	SENSOR BOARD, ULTRASONIC DISTANCE SENSOR, PING, 2CM TO 3M, 40KHZ, 3 PIN HEADER

Part	Spec A	Spec B	Spec C	Spec D	Description

Parallax Inc. has been at the forefront of microcontroller and robotics education since introducing the revolutionary BASIC Stamp in 1995. The company is renowned for making embedded systems accessible to hobbyists and educators through innovative products and comprehensive educational curricula, including the groundbreaking Stamps in Class program launched in 1997.

The company's flagship products include the BASIC Stamp microcontroller, programmed in PBASIC, and the Propeller multicore microcontroller featuring eight 32-bit processors that can run video, sensors, and motors in parallel. The Propeller can be programmed in assembly, C, or the interpreted Spin language. Their educational robotics platforms, particularly the Boe-Bot with over 1 million units sold, have introduced countless students to programming and electronics.

BASIC Stamp microcontrollers with PBASIC programming
Propeller 1 and Propeller 2 multicore microcontrollers
Boe-Bot, ActivityBot, and Scribbler educational robots
Elev8 quadcopter platform
Comprehensive educational curricula and support materials

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between BASIC Stamp and Propeller microcontrollers?: The BASIC Stamp is programmed in PBASIC and is ideal for beginners, while the Propeller features eight 32-bit processor cores for parallel processing and can be programmed in Spin, C, or assembly.
Is Parallax good for educational use?: Yes, Parallax is renowned for educational robotics. Their Boe-Bot has sold over 1 million units, and the Stamps in Class program pioneered hands-on coding and circuit building in classrooms.
What robotics platforms does Parallax offer?: Parallax offers the Boe-Bot, ActivityBot, Scribbler robots for education, and the Elev8 quadcopter platform, all supported with comprehensive educational materials.
What is the Propeller 2?: The Propeller 2 is a high-speed, multicore microcontroller capable of running video, sensors, motors, and more in parallel, designed for advanced embedded applications.