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
Machine Learning with the cyber:bot + Research at Parallax
This summer, our educational team is experimenting with the cyber:bot and machine learning as part of a new AI-focused series of tutorials. Two very useful
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 OBEX Drivers for Propeller 1 and 2 Multicore Microcontrollers Dear Parallax Community, Today (June 25, 2025) we are
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