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
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.
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:
- SPIN Tools IDE : Supports SPIN/PASM & SPIN2/PASM2
- Visual Studio Code : Supports SPIN2/PASM2, BASIC, C
- FlexProp : Supports SPIN/PASM, SPIN2/PASM2, BASIC, C
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/
- Phy
- I2c
- Serial
- Rmii
- Pcf8575
- Motion Tracking
- Temperature
- P2 Edge
- Jonnymac
- Bh1750
- Stepper Motor
- Filesystem
- Sram
- Ws2812b
- Sk6812
- Jpeg
- Sensor
- Menu
- Python
- Stack
- Instrumentation
- Rtc
- Filter
- Encoder
- Lcd
- Programmer
- Matrix
- Quadrature
- Vga
- Vrml
- Pasm
- Url
- Thermocouple
- Wireless
- Schematic
- P1
- String
- E-ink
- Ws2811
- Eink
- Kicad
- Simpleide
- Step
- Laserping
- 1-wire
- Fusion
- Il-3820
- Rotary Encoder
- Serial Debug Terminal
- Fat32
- Smart-pin
- Max31855
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Timer
- Rfid Sensor
- Timi
- Mac
- Diptrace
- Web
- Graphics
- Ssd1331
- Sprites
- Ide
- Usb
- Pin
- P2
- Pasm2
- Can Bus
- Motor
- Spi Ram Emulation
- Ws2812
- Bldc Smart-pin
- Fat16
- Iot
- Muldiv64
- Sensor Health
- Spin2
- Xbee
- Motion
- Ds3231
- Tof
- Proptool
- Raspberry Pi
- Schmitt
- Pir
- Flash
- Pwm
- Port Expander
- Firmware
- E-paper
- Delay
- Spin
- Stepper
- Protocol
- Sd Card
- Temperature Adc Sensor
- 3d Model
- Gamma
- Gaming
- Breadboard Mates
- Display
- Float
- Gateway
- Ping)))
- Qrcode Ssd1331
- 9dof
- Microvolts
- Bno08x
- Pcb
- Emulation
- Spi
- Flexprop
- Servo
- Dmx
- Led
- X-band
- Canbus
- Ili9341
- Pause
- Float Decimal Math
- Fonts
- Hub75
- Vl53l5cx
- Drone
- Adc
- Click
- Control
- Pca9685
- Batch
- Ethernet
- Mavlink
- Clkset
- Gui
- Dac
- Imu
- Parallax
- Gps


