Propeller Activity Board
By Sophia Smith / Jan 21, 2016
The Propeller Activity Board from Parallax boasts an 8-core processor that offers both power and speed. Makers looking for a variety of peripherals will find 18 I/O pins, a microSD card slot, and a mini audio-stereo jack among other features — all packed into a 4″×3″ board.
| Specs | |
| Parallax Propeller Activity Board | http://parallax.com |
|---|---|
| Type: | MIcrocontroller |
| Price: | $50 |
| Software: | SimpleIDE, Propeller Tool, XBee Ready |
| Clock Speed: | Octo-core 80 MHz |
| Processor: | 32-bit Octo-core P8X32A-Q44 |
| I/O Pins Digital: | 18 |
| I/O Pins Analog: | 4 ADC, 2 DAC |
| Wifi?: | No |
| Video?: | Yes, Composite |
| Bluetooth?: | No |
| Ethernet?: | No |
| Operating Voltage: | 6-9V |
| Dimensions: | 4.0 in x 3.05 in |
| Memory: | microSD |
| Additional Features: | Stereo audio jack, 3-pin headers for servos, all I/O pins are general purpose |
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