PropStick USB (#32210)
P8X32A Module with USB Programming Port
Introduction
The PropStick USB is a complete Propeller development tool with a convenient built-in USB programming
interface. The PropStick USB module comes fully assembled, and is pin and code-compatible with the
PropStick Kit (#32310), a build-it-yourself version with a serial programming interface. The PropStick USB
includes the USB A to Mini-B Retractable Cable (#805-00010).
The PropStick USB has the following features:
The PropStick USB is suitable for all new Propeller-based designs, whether prototype or production.
PropStick USB mounting possibilities include breadboard, perfboard with wire-wrap, or in a 600 mil 40-pin
socket soldered to a PCB.
The PropStick USB was closely modeled after the P8X32A-D40, the DIP format Propeller chip. There are
only three places where the PropStick USB varies from the P8X32A-D40 in pin assignments:
NOTE: The PropStick USB is not for use in 40-pin BASIC Stamp boards made by Parallax (as in the
Professional Development Board or BS2p40 Demo Board).
supply and separate built-in USB programming port, its voltages and pin assignments are not compatible
with the BS2p40.
Copyright © Parallax Inc. • PropStick USB (#32210) • v1.1 11/17/2006
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• Pin 10 (BOEn) is tied to VSS, permanently enabling the brown-out detector.
• Pin 12 (Vin) is the input to the onboard regulator and should be supplied with 5-9 VDC.
• Pin 32 (Vdd) is the output of the regulator and provides 400 mA of 3.3 VDC to power the Propeller
circuit and your projects. Alternatively, the on-board regulator may be bypassed by connecting an
externally regulated 3.3 VDC to Vdd.
P8X32A-M44 microcontroller
32 KB EEPROM
3.3 V regulator with power and ground connections
5 MHz removable crystal
Reset button
FTDI 232R USB interface with red and blue LEDs
for transmit/receive activity
600-mil wide 40-pin footprint, modeled after the P8X32A-D40
USB A to Mini-B Retractable Cable included
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Rocklin, California 95765, USA
Office: (916) 624-8333
Fax: (916) 624-8003
Due to the PropStick USB’s 3.3V power
General: info@parallax.com
Technical: support@parallax.com
Web Site: www.parallax.com
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