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BASIC Stamps are single-board computers that run the Parallax PBASIC language interpreter in their microcontroller. The developer's code is stored in an EEPROM, which can also be used for data storage. The PBASIC language has easy-to-use commands for basic I/O, like turning devices on or off, interfacing with sensors, etc. More advanced commands let BASIC Stamp modules interface with other integrated circuits, communicate with each other, and operate in networks. BASIC Stamps are ideally suited to low-volume engineering, hobby or educational projects due to their ease of use and wide support base of free application resources. Starter Kits are available to get you off on the right foot.

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A range of miniature engineering modules designed for use with BASIC Stamps and many other controllers such as Microchip PIC microcontrollers. Modules include the MEM Key which is a fully programmable keypad encoder, Pocket Watch B which is a real time clock and calendar with advanced timing features, RAM Pack B which maintains 8Kx8 bytes of RAM and Serial Interface which is an easy-to-use RS-232 communications conversion platform. The SP03 Speech Synthesizer can speak up to 30 predefined phrases and includes a text to speech processor. Many code samples are provided for use with BASIC Stamps or the PicBasic or PicBasic Pro compilers.

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A range of liquid crystal display modules for use in embedded applications. Displays include the 16x2 Serial LCD Module which can display serial data from either an asynchronous RS232-style input or a synchronous I2C input, the 20x4 Serial LCD Module which is a larger version offering 4 lines and 20 characters per line, the LCD03 20x4 LCD Module which is an easy use and cost effective alphanumeric display module and the LCD6402 128 x 64 Graphic LCD Module which is a low cost, intelligent, graphic liquid crystal display featuring an I2C interface, keypad interface and 32K-bytes of nonvolatile memory.

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A selection of low-cost, and very versatile, speed and position controllers for low voltage DC motors. Modules include the Motion Mind which supports a variety of control methods including open loop and closed loop control, Motor Mind B and Motor Mind B Enhanced which simplify motor control to a serial communication stream, Motor Mind C which can control one or two motors and is ideal for use in small robotics projects, ICON H-Bridge which is a low-cost, modular solution to brushed DC motor control and Mini Position Controller which is a complete PID position control module. In addition, various accessories are available including the Easy Roller Robot Wheel Kit which is a versatile and sturdy robotic wheel drive system and the Quadrature Encoder Kit which can turn the Easy Roller Robot Wheel Kit into a "dead-reckoning" robot drive system. The new low cost Simple Bridge is capable of bi-directional control of one brushed DC motor.

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A selection of sensor modules which may be easily interfaced to controllers that support the industry standard I2C communications protocol such as the BASIC Stamp BS2P or a PIC microcontroller using the PicBasic or PicBasic Pro compiler. Sensors include the TPA81 which is a thermopile array that detects infrared in the 2um-22um range and the CMPS03 which is a magnetic compass that has been specifically designed for use in robots as an aid to navigation.

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A selection of ultrasonic rangefinder modules which may be easily interfaced to controllers that support the industry standard I2C communications protocol such as the BASIC Stamp BS2P or a PIC microcontroller using the PicBasic or PicBasic Pro compiler. Rangefinders include the SRF10 which is the world's smallest ultrasonic rangefinder, the SRF08 which is a high performance ultrasonic rangefinder, the SRF05 which is a very low cost ultrasonic rangefinder for measuring distances between 1cm and 4m, the SRF04 which is a low cost rangefinder and the SRF02 which is our lowest cost ultrasonic rangefinder with both I2C and Serial interfaces.

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A range of wireless products which will allow you to communicate via GSM/GPRS using the mobile network of your choice. Devices include the Siemens TC35i Terminal which is the ideal solution for voice, data, SMS and fax communications, the Siemens MC35i Terminal which offers the full benefits of GPRS technology and the Siemens TC65 Terminal which offers a complete software development platform using Java™ technology. We also stock a selection of GSM SIM Cards for the Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, O2 and Virgin networks and a choice of antennas and accessories. The TC35i Terminal, MC35i Terminal and TC65 Terminal are also available in convenient starter kits which include everything you need to get going.

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No more scary assembly language! These compilers make it easy to write programs for Microchip PIC microcontrollers. Compilers include PicBasic which has a Parallax BASIC Stamp 1 compatible instruction set, PicBasic Pro which features an enhanced instruction set compatible with the BASIC Stamp 2 and the CCS C range of C compilers which give developers the capability to quickly produce very efficient code from an easily maintainable high level language. The PCW and PCWH versions of the CCS C compiler both include a powerful Windows IDE.

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Programmers and programming adapters for programming the fast and powerful Microchip PIC range of microcontrollers. Programmers include the world famous EPIC Plus Programmer which connects to your computer's parallel port, the Serial Programmer for serial port connectivity, the U2 USB Programmer for USB connectivity and the CCS ICD-U40 and CCS ICD-S40 which are complete In-Circuit Debugging solutions for Microchip's PIC16Fxx and PIC18Fxx devices. A wide range of Programming Adapters is also available for the EPIC Plus Programmer, Serial Programmer, USB Programmer and U2 USB Programmer, allowing you to program almost any ICSP-capable PIC in almost any package.

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A selection of some of the most popular flash microcontrollers from the Microchip PIC range. These flash devices may be programmed and then erased instantly (without the need for a UV light source) to speed program testing. Devices are grouped together according to the number of pins in the package. Datasheets for each device are available for download.

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PIC Proto prototyping boards are designed to help you get your PIC microcontroller projects up and running faster and easier. There is a high-quality blank PIC Proto board for almost every PIC microcontroller. Each double-sided board has a solder mask on both sides and hundreds of plated-through holes for your parts. Each PIC Proto board is pre-wired to hold your favourite PIC microcontroller, 5-volt regulator, capacitors and the oscillator crystal, RC or ceramic resonator. A documentation sheet is included showing suggested parts, placement and schematic. PIC Proto boards are making life easier for thousands of PIC microcontroller developers all over the world.

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These boards are available fully assembled with an assortment of popular peripheral hardware. When combined with an in-circuit programmer and a Flash PIC microcontroller, the result is an incredibly fast system for developing projects. The LAB-X1 Board includes most of the circuitry commonly used with PIC microcontrollers, the LAB-X2 Board is a low-cost board that allows you to build your own circuitry and interface via a 40-pin connector, the LAB-X3 Board provides a full complement of hardware peripherals for an 18-pin microcontroller and the LAB-XUSB Board includes USB circuitry for use with USB enabled PIC microcontrollers. A range of Experimenter Bundles are available that include all you need to get started.

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