28123 Parallax Inc, 28123 Datasheet - Page 16

• Manufacturer Part Number: 28123
• Description: TEXT WHAT'S A MICROCONTROLLER
• Manufacturer: Parallax Inc
• Type: Programmingr

Specifications of 28123

• Style: Book
• Title: What's a Microcontroller?
• Contents: Whats a Microcontroller? Text
• Product: Microcontroller Accessories
• Core Processor: PIC16C57c
• Flash: 128 Bytes
• Operating Supply Voltage: 9 V
• Board Size: 31 mm x 16 mm
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Not applicable / Not applicable

Computer System Requirements
You will need either a PC or laptop computer to run the BASIC Stamp Editor software.
Getting started with BASIC Stamp programming is easiest if your PC or laptop has the
following features:
Downloading the Software from the Internet
It’s easy to download the BASIC Stamp Editor software from the Parallax web site. The
web page shown in Figure 1-8 may look different from the web page you see when you
visit the site. Nonetheless, the steps for downloading the software should still be similar
to these:
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Microsoft Windows 95
A serial or USB port
A CD-ROM drive, World Wide Web access, or both
Using a web browser, go to www.parallax.com (shown in Figure 1-8).
Point at the Downloads menu to display the options.
Point at the BASIC Stamp Software link and click to select it.
USB Port Adapter If your computer only has USB ports, you will need a USB to Serial
Adapter. See Appendix A: USB to Serial Adapter for details and installation instructions.
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or newer operating system
Figure 1-8
The Parallax Web Site:
www.parallax.com