BOE-USB manual v1.4

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599 Menlo Drive, Suite 100

Rocklin, California 95765, USA

Office: (916) 624-8333

Fax: (916) 624-8003

Sales: sales@parallax.com

1-888-512-1024

Tech Support: support@parallax.com

1-888-99-STAMP

Web Site: www.parallax.com

Board Of Education

USB (#28850)

Development / Education Platform for the BASIC Stamp

and Javelin

Stamp Microcontrollers

The Board Of Education USB (BOE-USB) is a complete, low-cost development platform designed for

those interested in learning and using Parallax's 24-pin BASIC Stamp or Javelin Stamp modules. Its

compact size, convenient features, and low price make it an ideal tool for the student and educator. For

educators, the Board of Education provides a clean, efficient platform for our Stamps In Class Parts and

Text Kits, or your own BASIC Stamp-based curriculum.

Features

y 2.1 mm center-positive plug and 9-volt battery power supply connections (mechanically

interlocked to prevent dual connection). Note: The Board of Education USB is not powered from

the USB connection.

y Three-position power switch allows BASIC Stamp IC programming without providing power to

servo connectors.

y Jumper selection of servo power: regulated (Vdd) or unregulated (Vin).

y Mini USB connector for BASIC Stamp IC programming and serial communication during run-time.

y On-board regulator delivers up to 1 amp of power for larger projects.

y P0 - P15 I/O pins, Vdd, Vin, and Vss connections brought adjacent to 2" x 1 3/8" breadboard area.

y Female 10-pin dual row connector for optional AppMods.

Packing List

y Board of Education USB

y 3" jumper wires - pack of 10

y PCB rubber feet

Note: the necessary FTDI VCP drivers may be downloaded from www.parallax.com; see the Software

and Hardware Installation section on page 3.

Mechanical Dimensions

y PCB: 4.00" x 3.05" (102 mm x 77 mm)

y Mounting Holes 3.75" x 2.75" (95 mm x 70 mm)

Please read this entire document before using your Board of Education USB. If you

need assistance, please contact Parallax Tech Support by phone or email using the

contact information given at the top of this page.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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599 Menlo Drive, Suite 100 Rocklin, California 95765, USA Office: (916) 624-8333 Fax: (916) 624-8003 Sales: sales@parallax.com 1-888-512-1024 Tech Support: support@parallax.com 1-888-99-STAMP Web Site: www.parallax.
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Power Supply Clip and Barrel Jack (top left): The 9 V battery clip and the barrel jack are positioned so that they cannot be accidentally used at the same time. For the jack we recommend our 9 VDC V 300 mA supply, # 750-00008. Power Switch (bottom center): The leftmost position (0) is OFF – all power is disconnected. Always place the switch in position-0 when changing components on the breadboard, and when disconnecting or reconnecting to the PC.
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Software and Hardware Installation: 1. Place the 4 rubber feet on the back of the board. in the spaces provided near each corner, but do not cover the mounting holes. The feet will protect the back of the board from shorts and damage. 2. Insert the BASIC Stamp module into the socket. Be sure to orient it properly, matching the small and large chips on the module with the graphics on the board. Press down gently but firmly, being careful not to bend any pins under the board. 3. Connect Power to your Board.
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Using the Board of Education USB Breadboard The breadboard has many strips of copper which run underneath the board These strips connect the sockets to each other horizontally, in groups of 5. This makes it easy to connect components together to build circuits. Each metal strip and its five sockets forms a node. A node is a point in a circuit where two components are connected. Connections between different components are formed by putting their legs in a common node.