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
Parallax Servos in 10-Pack Bundles!
Parallax servos are custom-made to our specifications, and have been this way for many years. Most of them come from Futaba Japan, who has the
micro:bit and cyber:bot Tutorials Updated for Python V3 Editor
Our micro:bit Python tutorials were created to support the V2 Python editor — the one with the black background and orange color scheme. Since we
Parallax Contract Manufacturing: American Fabrication of Your Propeller 1 or 2 Product
Dear Community, Our Rocklin, California surface mount and through-hole assembly line has excess capacity. We’re caught up on manufacturing our own products and are checking
Microsoft Makecode Block Coding for cyber:bot
We have a significant new educational tutorial series underway for the cyber:bot! Since June, we’ve been working with our partner cyber.org and our new team
Halloween Project Ideas with BlocklyProp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH0jYOQu2CU Parallax customers enjoy building Halloween projects using our microcontrollers, so I’m providing a quick list of ideas for you. What’s the strength Parallax brings
Possible Incompatibility Between BlocklyProp Launcher and macOS 15 Sequoia
At the end of last week we learned that macOS 15 Sequoia (released 9/16/2024) prevents Blockly Prop Launcher from communicating with Propeller-based products (ie: Activity