Home › Magazines › 2007 › July/August › Serial interface for the Propeller

Serial interface for the Propeller

Published in issue 367, July/August 2007

Serial interface for the Propeller

The Propeller prototyping board described elsewhere in this issue needs a programming interface, just like the board available from Parallax. The manufacturer offers the Propeller Plug and the Propeller Clip for this purpose. They can be used to link the board to a PC via a USB port. These mini-boards are fitted with an FTDI FT232 IC, which has appeared quite regularly in the magazine. The difference between the Plug and the Clip is in how they connect to the processor board.

 

Components

Resistors

R1,R2,R4,R5,R7 = 10kΩ

R3 = 4kΩ7

R6 = 1kΩ

 

Capacitors

C1 = 10nF

 

Semiconductors

T1,T2 = BC547

T3 = BC557

 

Miscellaneous:

K1 = 9-way sub-D socket (female), angled

pins, PCB mount

K2 = 5-way SIL socket

PCB, ref. 070276-1

Click below to download a PDF copy of this article from Elektor magazine.

 

Downloads 

PCB layout
Free download
 

Order from Elektor 

PCB, bare (070276-1)
070276-1
Please note. In view of the complexity of international markets, Elektor cannot guarantee the availability of components for this project.

Subscribe now

Subscribe to our free
E-weekly Newsletter!

Enter your Email address:

Follow Elektor

      

Act now!

Sponsored

FAQ

Before submitting questions, review our FAQ section!

Bestseller

Controller Area Network Projects

The aim of this book is to teach you the basic principles of CAN networks and in addition the development of microcontroller based projects using the CAN bus.

Package Deals

Elektor Bundles

Check our Package Deals and save money! Discounts up to 19% now available!

Price Slashed

Elektor OSPV

This Open Source People Vehicle is perfect for factory halls, warehouses, hospitals, colleges, schools etc.