Measure everything with Parallax sensors
Parallax manufactures sensors for measuring light, color, distance, location, presence of people, motion, and environmental measurements of all kinds. These sensors interface to all Parallax microcontrollers and include sample code linked from their product pages.
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Support Resources
New Object Exchange (OBEX) for Propeller Multicore Microcontrollers
Popular Propeller source code files are in a single, searchable location. ADC, video, SPI, PWM and common interface examples are easy to find in the new OBEX.
micro:bit Support from Parallax
When you purchase your micro:bit modules from Parallax we reinvest the proceeds right back into our community programs.
cyber:bot 12-Pack Plus for Classrooms
Equip your classroom for lessons starting with micro:bit Python programming basics through robotics, cybersecurity, and even an introduction to artificial intelligence. Programming tools and curriculum are free!
Announcements
micro:bit Wearable Wrist Strap for Unplugged Activities + 15 Big Challenges Using It!
micro:bit Wrist Strap (single) micro:bit Wrist Strap (10-pack) micro:bit Next Generation Class Pack (32 wrist straps and 30 micro:bits) Hello Educational Community: There’s a new
Robots Making Robots: 1,000 cyber:bot Boards on Parallax Production Line
https://youtu.be/hJIAUzkj4Fo Some lucky students somewhere will soon be programming cyber:bots! Our production line is under full speed today as we build the next 1,000 cyber:bot
Veterans Day Special at Parallax: Free micro:bit Module with every $50 Order!
https://youtu.be/VO5rc-TlMbI That’s right! Place an online order of $50 or more (pre-tax, domestic USA only) at www.parallax.com between Friday, November 8th and Monday, November 11th
cyber:bot robot with micro:bit – Three-session Educator’s Workshop – March 3rd, 5th, and 7th 2025
Workshop includes free hardware and three 2-hour interactive sessions via Zoom. Gear up for hands-on robotics in your classroom with the cyber:bot. This robotics kit combines
Cybersecurity with Python & micro:bit 3-session Educator Workshop – February 3rd, 5th, & 7th 2025
Workshop includes free hardware and three 2-hour interactive sessions via Zoom. Explore and apply basic cybersecurity concepts with physical computing on micro:bit modules. Utilizing Python
Micro:bit for Beginners 2-hour Educator Workshop – January 29th 2025
An interactive session via Zoom. Interested in the micro:bit and want to learn more? Or maybe you have micro:bit modules for your classroom but don’t