28150 Datasheet, PDF (1/5 Pages) List of Unclassifed Manufacturers – Board Of Education - Serial (28150) Rev C

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Board Of Education^® - Serial (#28150) Rev C
The Board Of Education (BOE) is a versatile, low-cost development platform designed for those interested
in learning and using any of Parallax's 24-pin BASIC Stamp^® microcontroller modules (not included). Its
compact size, convenient features, and low price make it an ideal tool for the student and educator. For
educators, the BOE provides a clean, efficient platform for our Stamps in Class Parts and Text Kits, or
your own BASIC Stamp-based curriculum. This board is also available in a USB version, #28850. Note:
The following applies to the Rev C board; see page 5 for notes on earlier revisions.
Features
y Accepts all 24-pin BASIC Stamp modules
y BASIC Stamp I/O pins plus power connections brought adjacent to a 2" x 1 3/8" breadboard
y Three-position power switch allows BASIC Stamp programming without providing power to 3-pin
servo headers—very handy for robotics
y Jumper for selecting servo supply voltage: regulated (Vdd = 5 V) or unregulated supply (Vin)
y 2.1 mm center-positive plug and 9-volt battery power supply connections, mechanically
interlocked to prevent dual connection
y Serial (DB-9) connector for BASIC Stamp programming and serial communication during run-time
y On-board 5 V regulator delivers up to 1 amp of current for larger projects
y Female 2 x 10 header for optional AppMod devices
y Grounded 0.125 in (3.18 mm) corner mounting holes, at 3.7 x 2.75 in (9.5 x 7 cm) on centers
Key Specifications
y Power supply requirements: 6–9 VDC
y Communication: Serial (RS-232) via DB9
y Operating temp.: 32–158 °F (0–70 °C)
y Dimensions: 3.05 x 4 in (7.75 x 10.16 cm)
Packing List
y Board of Education-Serial PCB
y 3-inch Jumper Wires - 1 bag of 10
y 4 rubber feet
Additional Items Required
y 24-pin BASIC Stamp module (see the Comparison Chart at www.parallax.com/basicstamp.)
y Serial cable (#800-00003) — OR — USB to Serial Adapter with USB A to Mini-B cable (#28031)
y 9 V battery — OR — a compatible 6–9 V power supply with a 2.1 mm center-positive plug. We
recommend our 7.5 V, 1 amp supply (#750-00009).
y PC running Windows 2K/XP/Vista/7 for the BASIC Stamp Editor software (a free download from
www.parallax.com/basicstampsoftware). (USB drivers for the optional adapter are included.)
Copyright © Parallax Inc.
Board of Education Rev C (#28150)
v2.0 5/14/2010 Page 1 of 5