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  • Usb
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  • Spi
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  • 1-wire
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  • Timer
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  • Tof
  • Dac
  • Can Bus
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  • Max31855
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  • Delay
  • Float Decimal Math
  • Muldiv64
  • X-band
  • Python
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  • Sk6812
  • Quadrature
  • Servo
  • Sensor
  • Sprites
  • Timi
  • Temperature Adc Sensor
  • Float
  • Raspberry Pi
  • Filter
  • P1
  • Microvolts
  • Bh1750
  • Filesystem
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Adc
  • Spin
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  • Ssd1331
  • Motor
  • Rmii
  • Dmx
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Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

  • Where can I find the Propeller 1 Application Notes?

    The Parallax Downloads page includes the Propeller 1 Application Notes. Search for AN0 to get all the available articles.

    This is the direct link: https://www.parallax.com/download/?search=AN0 

    Tip: That site usually takes a long time to load, but it will get there! If there's interest we could also publish them here for fast access and download.

  • What is the Propeller Microcontroller?

    The Propeller family of microcontrollers are multi-core realtime processors, designed to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and deterministically, without the need for interrupts or the dictates of an onboard operating system.

    The Propeller 1 (P8x32A) has been in production since 2006, while the Propeller 2 (P2X8C4M64P) is a 2020 release.

    Click here for more details! 

  • Where can I find FREE support?
    • Join us at our monthly Propeller Live forum and ask questions directly to the Parallax engineering team. Check our Events page and click on the Propeller 1 & 2 tab for the latest dates.

    • Join our friendly community forum where you can ask your Propeller 1 or Propeller 2 questions. The IDE development guys hang out on the forums too, so it's a great place to get their attention!

    • E-mail us at support@parallax.com
  • Where can I download the FREE programming tools?

    Popular community supported IDE's include:

    Compiler (Typically included with the above IDE's)

    • PNUT Compiler : Official SPIN2/PASM2 Compiler for the Propeller 2 

    Refer to our Propeller Programming Tools Comparison Chart for more details.

  • What hardware will I need to get started with the Parallax Propeller 2?

    We recommend our Propeller 2 Developer Starter Bundle, available from the Parallax Shop here:

    https://www.parallax.com/product/propeller-2-developer-starter-bundle/