Which hardware kits are required for the micro:bit tutorials?
Two kits cover all of our tutorials for a full semester education in Python scripting, electronics, robotics, AI, and cybersecurity.
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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!
Educational Curriculum
Our educational curriculum is hosted on learn.parallax.com. You may browse by hardware type, programming language, or topic (robotics, electronics, projects).
If you are an instructor, you may also send us an e-mail to request access to the teacher’s guides, scope and sequence, assessment material, and standards and alignments.
Announcements
Every Project Has Purpose: A Quick Survey of Some of My Robots
https://youtu.be/WF9UatCsD7k Have you ever looked back at the different projects you’ve done through the years and taken inventory of what you’ve learned from each one?
10 free micro:bits for Educators!
https://youtu.be/aBy-4jzdZLA Hey there, I have a damaged micro:bit CLUB (10-pack) box that I can’t resell, but the contents inside are perfectly fine. I’d like to
Cyber Literacy Curriculum for Python, Cybersecurity, and Robotics Released!
Cyber.org has released a free, full-year Cyber Literacy curriculum for middle school and high school, teaching Python scripting with the micro:bit, focused on coding fundamentals,
Continuous Rotation Factory-Centered Servo Now Shipping!
The new Digital Continuous Rotation Servo (#900-00040) comes pre-calibrated with a center position of 1.5ms, from the factory. This digital servo requires no screwdriver for
Propeller 2 Evaluated in Gaming System with Impressive Results
We’re always surprised what our community is doing with our Propeller 1 and 2 chips, often without any awareness from us. Last week, at the
Parallax Servos in 10-Pack Bundles + Quiet Release of Factory-calibrated, Pre-centered Continuous Rotation Servo!
Parallax servos are custom-made to our specification, and have been this way for many years. Most of them come from Futaba Japan, who has the