BASIC Stamp Family
The Prop-1 controller is built using the BASIC Stamp-1. The BASIC Stamp is actually a member of a large family of controllers from Parallax.A BASIC Stamp contains:
- a Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- a connection to install (download) programs into the Stamp
- memory where a program may be stored (even with the power off) for execution
- input and output connections
Most stamps are programmed in a version of the BASIC computer language.
The Prop-1 controller is available from
EFX-TEK.
The Prop-1 features:
Prop-1 controller
The Prop-1 was designed by haunters for haunters.
Prop-1
| Prop-1 | Prop-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| core | BASIC Stamp-1 | BASIC Stamp-2 |
| I/O lines | 8 | 16 |
| buffered outputs | 8 | 16 |
| processor speed | 4 MHz | 20 MHz |
| instructions/sec. | ~2,000 | ~4,000 |
| program memory | 256 Bytes, ~80 instructions | 2K Bytes, ~500 instructions |
| board size | 3.26” x 2.00” | 3.2” x 4.15” |
| cost | $35.00 [September 2006] | $99.95 [March 2007] |
Ordering The Prop-1
Ordering information [September 2006]:| Name | Prop-1 controller |
| Link | http://www.efx-tek.com/topics/prop-1.html |
| Stock# | 31101 |
| Price | $35.00 each, $31.50 (5 or more), $24.50 (10 or more) [September 2006] |
Prop-1 History
The Prop-1 controller was originally designed by
Parallax EFX,
a department of
Parallax,
dedicated to haunters.
Parallax EFX eventually spun off into a
new company,
EFX-TEK.
Previous ordering information (back when the Prop-1 was made by ParallaxEFX:
| Name | Prop-1 controller |
| Link | http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=31101 |
| Stock# | 31101 |
| Category | Boards-Embedded Controllers |
| Weight | 0.139 lb. |
| Price | $35.00 [July 2005] |
Prop-1 Accessories
EFX-TEK offers numerous accessories for the Prop-1:
| Name | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 12VDC, 1A Power Supply | small wall wart power supply | http://www.efx-tek.com/topics/12vdc.html |
| BS1 Serial Adapter | Required to connect the Prop-1 to your PC for programming | http://www.efx-tek.com/topics/bs1-sa.html |
| Prop-1 Trainer | learn about programming and debug your program with this input/output board | http://www.efx-tek.com/topics/prop-1_trainer.html |
| 12" Extension Cable | used to connect PROP-1 to I/O boards like ap-8, dc-16, and rc-4 | http://www.efx-tek.com/topics/ext_cable.html |
| ULN2803 | replacement/spare output driver chip for PROP-1 and dc-16 buffered output | http://www.efx-tek.com/topics/uln2803.html |
| wickled | program your PROP-1 to simulate a candle flame | http://www.efx-tek.com/topics/wickled.html |
| ap-8 | audio player | http://www.efx-tek.com/topics/ap-8.html |
| dc-16 | control 16-bits of buffered output | http://www.efx-tek.com/topics/dc-16.html |
| rc-4 | control 4 line-powered outputs | http://www.efx-tek.com/topics/rc-4.html |
| prop-pot | small dial control can be read by PROP-1 analog input | http://www.efx-tek.com/topics/prop-pot.html |
| Name | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Parallax BASIC Stamp downloads | programming the Prop-1 requires the Parallax BASIC Stamp Windows Editor, downloadable here | http://www.parallax.com/html_pages/downloads/software/software_basic_stamp.asp |
| prop-1_docs | data sheet for the Prop-1 controller | http://www.efx-tek.com/downloads/prop-1_docs.pdf |
| prop-1_demo | a demonstration program that mimics a police car light bar | http://www.efx-tek.com/downloads/prop-1_demo.zip |
| prop-1-training_files | an assortment of small programs used in learning the Prop-1 | http://www.efx-tek.com/downloads/prop-1-training_files.zip |
| prop-1_programming_basics | slide show covering PROP-1 basics | http://www.efx-tek.com/downloads/prop-1_programming_basics.pdf |