28230 Parallax Inc, 28230 Datasheet - Page 7

• Manufacturer Part Number: 28230
• Description: MCU, MPU & DSP Development Tools Propeller Dev Board (MSR1)
• Manufacturer: Parallax Inc

Specifications of 28230

• Processor To Be Evaluated: P8X32A-Q44
• Interface Type: USB
• Dimensions: 77.5 cm x 102.9 cm x 13.4 cm
• Maximum Operating Temperature: + 70 C
• Operating Supply Voltage: 6.5 to 15 V
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

Testing Communication
Parts Required
The Propeller Tool will scan all COM ports searching for a connected
Propeller chip and display a message similar to the figure at right.
Once scanning is complete you will see a message box like the one in
the figure below left if a Propeller chip is detected or like figure below
right if no Propeller chips were found.
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Download and install the latest version of the Propeller Tool Software from the Downloads link at
www.parallax.com/Propeller. Be sure to permit the installation/update of the FTDI USB drivers
during installation.
Be sure the power switch on the control board is set to ALL OFF.
Connect the USB A connector to the PC and the Mini B side to the control board. Your PC should
detect a new device and complete the installation of the drivers already available on the PC from
when you installed the Propeller Tool if this has not already been done previously.
Run the Propeller Tool software. The first time you run the Propeller Tool you may be prompted with
a file association dialog box. If so, click ‘Yes” to associate the common extensions for Propeller
programs with the Propeller Tool software.
Slide the power switch to the POWER ON / MOTORS OFF
(middle) position to turn on the control board. You should
see the green power LED light up, as shown at right.
With the control board powered and the Propeller Tool running on your PC press the F7 key to
identify connected hardware. You may also do this from the Propeller Tool menu system by clicking
Run → Identify Hardware…
If you are unable to detect your Propeller chip recheck your connections and try again.
If you continue to have difficulty please contact our Tech Support using the resources located at the
end of this documentation.
USB A to Mini B Cable
Conserve energy! Be sure to turn off the power when not downloading or running a program on the control
board. This will help conserve batteries and prevent accidents when wiring new circuits or connecting
accessories to the control board.
Protect your hardware! You should also turn off power to the board when building a new circuit to prevent
damaging any components.
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If it does not, slide the power switch to ALL OFF to
turn the control board off.
connections and try again.
If you see a red LED instead this is an indicator that
your batteries input voltage is below 6V. This usually
indicates low batteries; replace your batteries.
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