November 6-7th - micro:bit LIVE at Parallax in Rocklin, California
In collaboration with the Micro:bit Educational Foundation and with support by Amazon, Parallax will be hosting the 2025 micro:bit LIVE event in Rocklin, California. Apply to attend or present.
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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).
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
Parallax Electronics Lab Opens in American River College’s New CTE Building
“Parallax’s curriculum and hardware saved our electronics program! We are thrilled to honor them with a laboratory in our new building.” Dr. Fred Evangelisti Professor
AI Vision with the cyber:bot and Shield-Bot for Arduino: Tutorials and Hardware Released!
HuskyLens AI Machine Learning Kit Product Page Parallax HuskyLens AI Machine Learning Tutorials (cyber:bot for micro:bit) CMU Robotics Academy AI Machine Learning Tutorials (Shield-Bot with
Propeller Live Forum – December 10th 2025
Discussion, Support, and Projects with Propeller 1 and 2 Multicore Microcontrollers Join this open discussion about the Propeller 1 and Propeller 2 multicore microcontrollers. Topics will
Propeller Live Forum – November 12th 2025
Discussion, Support, and Projects with Propeller 1 and 2 Multicore Microcontrollers Join this open discussion about the Propeller 1 and Propeller 2 multicore microcontrollers. Topics will
Propeller Live Forum – October 8th 2025
Discussion, Support, and Projects with Propeller 1 and 2 Multicore Microcontrollers Join this open discussion about the Propeller 1 and Propeller 2 multicore microcontrollers. Topics will
PLF – AI Workshop – October 7th 2025
Discussion, Support, and Projects using AI Tools with Propeller 1 and 2 Multicore Microcontrollers Join this open discussion about the Propeller 1 and Propeller 2 multicore