New Ping))) Ultrasonic Sensor now shipping!
We’ve made an important improvement to the Ping))) Ultrasonic Sensor and added serial I/O as an additional communication method. Made in Rocklin, California, we guarantee quality, support and longevity for our customers (with no price increase).
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8,000 micro:bit modules in stock at Parallax without any tariff markups
As the top American reseller of the micro:bit module, we’re keeping the inventory levels high and holding prices for our customers.
Block coding for cyber:bot now available
Students may now program the cyber:bot in Python or Microsoft MakeCode block programming. The block coding addition may be used to introduce younger students or allow a transition to Python.
Sensor Python and MakeCode Tutorials for the micro:bit released!
The tutorials demonstrate measurement of analog, pulse widths, high/low sensors for distance, environmental, human presence, and position.
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.
Announcements
Viewing Cybersecurity Education Evolution from cyber.org’s EdCon2025 in Chicago
Hello Parallax Community, Here’s the [shortest I could write] summary of our work at EdCon2025 this summer! Parallax has proudly partnered with CYBER.ORG for over
Ping))) Ultrasonic Sensor Rev E Released (with Serial I/O)
Ping))) Ultrasonic Sensor Laser Ping Sensor Dear Parallax Community, Today (June 25, 2025) we are releasing the popular Ping))) Ultrasonic Sensor Rev E which includes
Propeller Live Forum – July 9th 2025
Discussion, Support and Projects with Propeller 1 and 2 Multicore Microcontrollers Join in this open discussion about the Propeller 1 and Propeller 2 multicore microcontrollers. Topics
Propeller Live Forum – August 13th 2025
Discussion, Support and Projects with Propeller 1 and 2 Multicore Microcontrollers Join in this open discussion about the Propeller 1 and Propeller 2 multicore microcontrollers. Topics
Propeller Live Forum – June 11th (Canceled)
Discussion, Support and Projects with Propeller 1 and 2 Multicore Microcontrollers Join in this open discussion about the Propeller 1 and Propeller 2 multicore microcontrollers. Topics
Autonomous SumoBot Competition Tutorial for the cyber:bot Released!
Autonomous SumoBot Competition Tutorial for the cyber:bot Remote-controlled SumoBot Competition Tutorial for the cyber:bot cyber:bot Robot Kit Our educational customers ask for competition resources to