122-32000 Parallax Inc, 122-32000 Datasheet - Page 85

• Manufacturer Part Number: 122-32000
• Description: MANUAL PROPELLER
• Manufacturer: Parallax Inc

Specifications of 122-32000

• Accessory Type: Manual
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• For Use With/related Products: Propeller Education (PE) Kit
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

3: Propeller Programming Tutorial
Chapter 3: Propeller Programming Tutorial
This chapter assumes you are familiar with the general programming concepts of other
programming languages, including object-oriented languages. Discussion of some basic
concepts will be presented, but some prior knowledge and programming experience is
recommended.
In addition to the above, this material should be read only after reading Chapters 1 and 2. If
you have not read through all of Chapter 1 and at least most of Chapter 2, please do so before
continuing with this chapter. Many items presented in Chapters 1 and 2 will be referred to
here, but will not be described in detail.
The following Propeller Programming Tutorial describes Propeller chip programming
concepts in a step-by-step fashion with quick review notes along the way. It is best to read
this chapter from its start to its finish, without skipping around, while working with your
computer and the Propeller chip and trying each example as it is taught. The earlier exercises
are basic in nature and each later exercise covers more advanced material.
Concept
The Propeller product (hardware, firmware and software) was designed with many well-
known and also many brand-new concepts in mind. To this end, we designed the hardware,
firmware, software and the two programming languages that go with it (Spin and Propeller
Assembly) completely from scratch to give users the most direct and efficient control over
the Propeller device.
To fully understand and utilize these tools and languages, it is best that you approach it all
with an open mind. In other words, please be careful not to let legacy programming concepts
and methods prevent you from experiencing the advantages made available by the Propeller
chip and its programming languages. We believe that some legacy concepts do not belong in
true real-time processing environments since they tend to bring turmoil to those who rely on
them.
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