Use your Arduino shields with your Propeller Platform.
Got a few Arduino shields sitting around? The Arduino Shield Adapter makes them compatible with the Propeller Platform. This adapter does much more than simply change the plug configuration.
Check out this list of features:
• Compatible with 5v and 3.3v shields. • Propeller pins 0 through 13 connect to Arduino compatible pins 0 through 13. • Propeller pins 14 through 19 optionally connect to Arduino compatible pins A0 through A5. • An MC3208 provides styandard 6 channels of 12-bit analog to digital conversion. • Solder points for two extra AD converter channels. • All digital channels from the 3.3v Propeller are protected by 2.2K ohm current-limiting resistors. • Solder pads are provided on the underside to bypass the current-limiting resistors for 3.3v shields.
Gadget Gangster member takes on the Funtendo as a gift.
Recently we posted the Funtendo project, a Propeller Platform based retro controller/gaming platform for the PC which connects the Wii Classic Controller, Original NES controller, and the N64 Controller. SeanDanger (GG Forums) created his own version of the Funtendo, adding SNES controller support, button additions to N64 code, and a snazzy color changing LED hub. Sean plans to donate his to the Reddit Gift Exchange. Awesome work! (forum link)
Adding (spring terminals) for rugged quick connect to the Propeller Platform
@jodlecki (Parallax forums) has come up with a fantastic addon for the bottom of the Propeller Platform for those who use their board for multiple projects. He has added Spring loaded quick connect terminals that have a push button to open the terminals. A great idea! Details can be found here.
We've updated assembly instructions for several projects
The folks from iFixit have recently released Dozuki, an online guide-maker based on their iFixit manuals. We've updated several of our assembly guides with new photos and instructions and uploaded them to Dozuki. Check 'em out and let us know what you think!
A neat paper calculator to convert resistor color codes to ohms
The Resistor Value Calculator is a handy, pocket-sized tool for translating resistor color codes into the resistor's value. Hit the read more link to learn how to put it together;
Ready for PropGFX compatible with the Propeller Platform?
Roadster's (Propeller Powered Forums) new PropGFX Propeller Platform boards have arrived and they look great! Minor changes including moving the Wii controller connector to the other side of the board getting it out of the way of the power connector.
Parallax sees the Propeller Platform as a solid hobby platform.
Gadget Gangster is pleased to have the support from our many distributors! Parallax Semiconductor recently posted a public endorsement of the Propeller Platform as a "solid form factor, around which Parallax's hobby customers could design." Thanks Ken!
Grand Idea Studio's Laser Ranger Finder goes into production.
Joe Grand rounds the corner on the long awaited Laser Range Finder. It looks like it was well worth the wait! Fabrication and assembly are completed and they're now working through the test/calibration procedure. They should be ready for sale soon.
Got a few Arduino shields sitting around? The Arduino Shield Adapter makes them compatible with the Propeller Platform. This adapter does much more than simply change the plug configuration.
