32305 Parallax Inc, 32305 Datasheet - Page 12

• Manufacturer Part Number: 32305
• Description: KIT EDUCATION PROPELLER
• Manufacturer: Parallax Inc
• Series: Propeller™r
• Type: MCUr

Specifications of 32305

• Contents: Propeller DIP Plus Kit, Prop Plug, PE Kit Project Parts, Breadboards and Storage Box
• Product: Microcontroller Accessories
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• For Use With/related Products: P8X32A
• For Use With: 130-32000 - KIT PROPELLER EDU PROJECT PARTS130-32305 - KIT PROPELLER DIP PLUS122-32000 - MANUAL PROPELLER
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant, Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant

(7) If the LED does not light up when you plug the jumper wire into (RED, 13), the polarity on the
(8) If you get an “EEPROM programming error…” message when you use the Propeller Tool’s Load
(9) If you hand entered the program, download it from the Propeller Education Kit page instead.
(10)
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LED may be backward. Check to make sure the LED’s cathode is connected to a socket on the
power rail next to the black line. If the LED did not light up when probing the power rail on the
left, check the jumper that connects the red column between the left and center breadboards to the
red column on the far left power rail.
EEPROM feature, check the various EEPROM connections. Also verify that Pin 1 of the
EEPROM, denoted by a dot on the case, is inserted into (G, 6), that is, make sure it is not inserted
upside down. Also, verify that all the pins on the left side of the chip are tied to GND.
Open it with the Propeller Tool software, and use F11 to download it to EEPROM. This will
eliminate the possibility of a clerical error during program entry. If the LED does not start
flashing, check the oscillator connections (XO and XI). If the LED circuit turns on and stays on
with no blinking, there may be an issue with the power supply. If you have not already done so,
try entry (3) in this section.
that it did not bend under the chip instead of inserting into the socket. Propeller microcontrollers
are 100% factory tested before shipment and it is not typical that the chip is defective; please
contact Parallax Tech Support if you have a potentially defective part. Also, replacement
Propeller DIP chips can be purchased individually from Parallax if you do happen to damage
yours. If you wish to return your product because of a manufacturer’s defect or because it does
not meet your needs, please see the Warranty Policy at
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d. Propeller chip not fully socketed. The underside of the Propeller chip should be flush
e. FTDI USB drivers not installed. See entry (1) in this section.
f.
g. Propeller chip plugged in upside down. Check the top of the propeller chip, under where
If the LED or pushbutton tests indicate a bad I/O pin, take a close look at the pin and verify
Email:
Fax: [phone]
Telephone: Toll free in the U.S: (888) 99-STAMP; or [phone], between the hours of
7:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific time.
Forums: http://forums.parallax.com/forums/. Here you will find an active forum dedicated to
the Propeller chip, frequented by both Parallax customers and employees.
with the top of the breadboard. If not, make sure all the pins are lined up with the
breadboard holes, then press down firmly on the Propeller chip.
Supply voltages – if you didn’t check the voltages with a voltmeter, it’s time to get one
and do that. If the supply voltages are incorrect, see entry (3).
the semicircle is on the sticker. Is the chip’s reference notch there? The reference notch
should be on the end of the chip that is closest to the EEPROM and voltage regulators, in
the neighborhood of row 11, not row 30.
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