In the Maker Shed: Propeller Proto Board USB

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May 24th, 2011 26

The Propeller Proto Board USB from the Maker Shed has all the features of the regular Propeller Proto Board but includes an on board USB programming interface. Perfect for projects requiring a USB interface in the application.

Board Features

P8X32A-Q44 Propeller chip
Programming interface included on board
64 KB EEPROM for program and data storage
LM1086 5 V and 3.3 V regulators provide up to 1.5 Amps with an input power supply of 6-9 VDC
Three-position power switch (off, logic power, power to logic and servo ports
Sockets for 4 servos
Removable 5 MHz crystal
Access to all 32 I/O pins
Large prototyping area
Unplated row of holes along perimeter to provide stress relief to off-board connections

26 thoughts on “In the Maker Shed: Propeller Proto Board USB”

Greg Meece says:

May 24th, 2011 at 4:08 pm

I think you mean “Perfect for projects…” instead of “Prefect for projects…” A prefect is a Roman administrator of sorts, so likely as not we’re not summoning one for our project. Not that that wouldn’t be kinda cool, but…

Jake Spurlock says:

May 24th, 2011 at 4:56 pm

Thanks Greg, got it fixed.
Jake Spurlock says:

May 24th, 2011 at 4:56 pm

Thanks Greg, got it fixed.
Jake Spurlock says:

May 24th, 2011 at 4:56 pm

Thanks Greg, got it fixed.
Jake Spurlock says:

May 24th, 2011 at 4:56 pm

Thanks Greg, got it fixed.
Jake Spurlock says:

May 24th, 2011 at 4:56 pm

Thanks Greg, got it fixed.
Jake Spurlock says:

May 24th, 2011 at 4:56 pm

Thanks Greg, got it fixed.
Jake Spurlock says:

May 24th, 2011 at 4:56 pm

Thanks Greg, got it fixed.
Jake Spurlock says:

May 24th, 2011 at 4:56 pm

Thanks Greg, got it fixed.
Jake Spurlock says:

May 24th, 2011 at 4:56 pm

Thanks Greg, got it fixed.

Greg Meece says:

May 24th, 2011 at 4:08 pm

I think you mean “Perfect for projects…” instead of “Prefect for projects…” A prefect is a Roman administrator of sorts, so likely as not we’re not summoning one for our project. Not that that wouldn’t be kinda cool, but…
Andrew says:

May 24th, 2011 at 7:01 pm

This is a very handy for starting projects. I like to solder female headers by the prop pins and make “shields” for them. This is a pretty powerful board with 8 cores running at 80 MHz.
Andrew says:

May 24th, 2011 at 7:01 pm

This is a very handy for starting projects. I like to solder female headers by the prop pins and make “shields” for them. This is a pretty powerful board with 8 cores running at 80 MHz.