{"title":"Books","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"robotics-with-the-boe-shield-bot-for-arduino","title":"Robotics with the BOE Shield-Bot for Arduino","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobotics with the BOE Shield-Bot for Arduino Overview:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"overview\" class=\"tabbed overview ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a rolling robot with an Arduino Uno microcontroller.  Using one of our supported kits below, just follow the clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations in the beginner-friendly text, Robotics with the BOE Shield-Bot for Arduino.  This text was written with hobbyists, robotics summer camps, and grade 7-12 classrooms in mind. Paired with a supported robotics kit, it can be used as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hs-articulation.ucop.edu\/agcourselist#\/list\/details\/4902\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalifornia A-G approved elective course\u003c\/a\u003e; contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:education@parallax.com\"\u003eeducation@parallax.com\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eSupported Kits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/robot-shield-with-arduino\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRobot Shield with Arduino kit-(#32335)\u003c\/a\u003e book is included \u003cspan\u003eas of October 2016\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/robotics-shield-kit-for-arduino\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRobotics Shield Kit (for Arduino)-(#130-35000\u003c\/a\u003e); book not included \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boe-bot-to-shield-bot-retrofit-kit-for-arduino\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoe-Bot to Shield-Bot Retrofit Kit (for Arduino)-(#32333)\u003c\/a\u003e; book not included \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assembled and programmed robot will be able to navigate by touch, by light, or by infrared distance detection.  Each chapter introduces new STEM skills the areas of programming, electronics, robotics, and engineering. A set of questions, exercises, and projects with solutions are included at the end of each chapter.  For additional teacher resources, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:education@parallax.com\"\u003eeducation@parallax.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eChapter Topics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgramming the Arduino microcontroller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibrating the servo motors and monitoring servo signals with LED lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembling and testing the BOE Shield-Bot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigation basics and pre-programmed maneuvers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTactile navigation with whisker switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight-sensitive navigation with phototransistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigating with infrared headlights for object detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShadow vehicle navigation with distance detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eRobotics with the BOE Shield-Bot for Arduino Publishing Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersion: 1.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Parallax Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 978-1-928-98261-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.5 x 8.5 inches (19 x 21.6 cm) page size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiral-bound softcover\/274 pages\/black \u0026amp; white print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eResource Links\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/tutorials\/shield-bot\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShield-Bot web tutorials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edu.codebender.cc\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCodebender : edu online programming tool for schools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.arduino.cc\/en\/Main\/Software\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArduino programming software\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shield-bot\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMore Arduino-friendly Parallax products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397217149237,"sku":"122-32335","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/38aef9fd-122-32335.png?v=1787781813"},{"product_id":"programming-amp-customizing-the-multicore-propeller-microcontroller-official-guide","title":"Programming \u0026amp; Customizing the Multicore Propeller Microcontroller: Official Guide","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-default ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003eProgramming \u0026amp; Customizing the Multicore Propeller Microcontroller: Official Guide Overview:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"overview\" class=\"tabbed overview ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParallax brought together nine experienced authors to write this book containing 12 chapters on the many facets of multicore programming with the Propeller 1 (P8X32A) chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book begins with an introduction to the Propeller chip’s architecture and Spin programming language, debugging techniques, and sensor interfacing. The remainder of the book introduces eight diverse and powerful applications, ending with a speech synthesis demonstration written by the Propeller chip’s inventor, Chip Gracey.\u003cbr\u003eNumerous illustrations and example programs accompany each application. Example source code and other related resources are available for free download from \u003ca href=\"ftp:\/\/ftp.propeller-chip.com\/\"\u003epropeller-chip.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParallax brought together 9 experienced authors to write 12 chapters on the many facets of multicore programming with the Propeller chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Propeller Chip Multi-core Microcontroller - Jeff Martin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Propeller Programming - Jeff Martin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebugging Code for Multiple Cores - Andy Lindsay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor Basics for Multprocessing - Andy Lindsay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWirelessly Networking Propeller Chips - Martin Hebel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDanceBot, a Balancing Robot - Hanno Sander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlling a Robot with Computer Vision - Hanno Sander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing Multi-core for Networking Applications using an Off-the-shelf Ethernet Chip - Shane Avery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable Multivariable GPS Tracking and Data Logger - Joshua Hintze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the Propeller as a Remote Virtual Peripheral for Media Applications - Andre’ LaMothe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe HVAC Green House Model - Vern Graner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthesizing Speech with the Propeller - Chip Gracey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: Programming \u0026amp; Customizing the Propeller Multicore Microcontroller: Official Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: McGraw-Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9780071664509\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.25x9x1.2 in (18.4x22.7x3 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback\/Black \u0026amp; White printing\/approx 500 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eResource Links\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bookdepository.com\/book\/9780071664509\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBook Depository\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"ftp:\/\/ftp.propeller-chip.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBook Example code and resources (FTP site)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/parallaxinc\/propeller\/tree\/master\/libraries\/community\/p1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePropeller 1 Community Libraries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397218722101,"sku":"32316","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/0e822988-32316_0.png?v=1787781817"},{"product_id":"whats-a-microcontroller-text","title":"What's a Microcontroller? 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Discover how common components work as you go step-by-step through 40 hands-on activities in this 350-page text. Side-by-side schematics and wiring diagrams give you confidence in building the circuits, and each example program is followed by a detailed explanation so you learn as you go.\r\n\r\nWhat's a Microcontroller? is an excellent resource for STEM programs. This text is suitable for students at the junior high, high school, vocational school, and college level, as well as the independent learner.  The activities require a BASIC Stamp development board and electronic components. See Details below for complete kit options.\r\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eWhat's a Microcontroller? Text Key Topics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eBuilding simple circuits with schematics and wiring diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eWriting programs in PBASIC to control the circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSending signals by blinking LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSensing contact with pushbuttons\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eReading a dial using a potentiometer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eMeasuring light with a phototransistor\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eControlling motion with a servo motor\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePlaying tunes on a piezo speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDisplaying data on a 7-segment LED\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCombining several circuits to prototype an invention\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003eWhat's a Microcontroller? Text Details:\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"details\" class=\"tabbed details ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-tech\"\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePublisher:  Parallax Inc.ISBN: 9781928982524\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDimensions:  8.3 x 8.5 in (21 x 21.6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSpiral-bound softcover\/ 354 pages\/ black \u0026amp; white\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eWhat's a Microcontroller? Complete Kit Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parallax.com\/node\/435\"\u003eBASIC Stamp Activity Kit featuring the BASIC Stamp HomeWork Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/basic-stamp-discovery-kit-usb\/\"\u003eBASIC Stamp Discovery Kit (Serial with USB Adapter) featuring the BS2-IC and Board of Education\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parallax.com\/node\/391\"\u003eBASIC Stamp Discovery Kit (USB only) featuring the BS2-IC Board of Education\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397218787637,"sku":"28123","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/3a0f92f6-28123.png?v=1787781817"},{"product_id":"basic-stamp-syntax-and-reference-manual-v2-2","title":"BASIC Stamp Syntax and Reference Manual v2.2","description":"\u003ch5 role=\"tab\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rotforte\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity limited to stock on hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e After the printed book is sold out, only the pdf version will remain available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003eBASIC Stamp Syntax and Reference Manual v2.2 Overview:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"overview\" class=\"tabbed overview ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manual describes the BASIC Stamp modules and the PBASIC 1.0, 2.0, and 2.5 language syntax in great detail.  Includes example programs demonstrating all commands and circuit schematics for interfacing your BASIC Stamp module with common devices. An illustrated tour of the BASIC Stamp Editor software introduces its many features, including syntax highlighting, interactive communication via the Debug Terminal, and conditional compilation techniques for code that will run on multiple BASIC Stamp models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BASIC Stamp and PBASIC have been \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/z0benv-j1.myshopify.com\/pages\/basic-stamp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ea staple in education\u003c\/a\u003e for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersion 2.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Parallax Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 1-928982-32-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.5 x 7.5 x 1.1 in (210 x 190 x 28 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cover \/ 504 pages \/ Black \u0026amp; White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eBASIC Stamp Syntax and Reference Manual v2.2 Book Highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports PBASIC 1.0, 2.0, 2.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes the BASIC Stamp Editor for Windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers BASIC Stamp models BS1, BS2, BS2e, BS2sx, BS2p, BS2pe, and BS2px\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eResource Links\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forums.parallax.com\/categories\/basic-stamp\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBASIC Stamp Forum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Parallax Forum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397218951477,"sku":"27218","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/69429f48-27218.png?v=1787781817"},{"product_id":"robotics-with-the-boe-bot-text","title":"Robotics with the Boe-Bot Text","description":"\u003cp class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-default ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobotics with the Boe-Bot Text Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"overview\" class=\"tabbed overview ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Robotics with the Boe-Bot text is included with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boe-bot-robot-kit-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoe-Bot robot (#28832)\u003c\/a\u003e. Clear, step-by-step instructions introduce robotics, text-based programming, and electronics one activity at a time.  introduces motor control and interfacing your robot to the human world to avoid objects, follow light, and provide sound and light feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tutorial was written to accompany high school, college, and vocational school curriculum, but also supports the independent learner. Paired with a Boe-Bot Robot, it can be used as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hs-articulation.ucop.edu\/agcourselist#\/list\/details\/4902\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalifornia A-G approved elective course\u003c\/a\u003e. Assesment material is available to verified educators; contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:education@parallax.com\"\u003eeducation@parallax.com\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eChapter Topics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Boe-Bot robot's Brain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Boe-Bot's Servo Motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssemble and Test Your Boe-Bot robot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoe-Bot Navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTactile Navigation with Whiskers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Sensitive Navigation with Photoresistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigating with Infrared Headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobot Control with Distance Detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobotics with the Boe-Bot Text Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"details\" class=\"tabbed details ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-tech\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersion 3.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Parallax Inc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781928982531\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cover, 364 pages, Black \u0026amp; White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397218885941,"sku":"28125","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/3aa69ae0-28125.png?v=1787781817"},{"product_id":"programming-the-bbc-micro-bit","title":"Programming the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-default ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003eProgramming the BBC micro:bit Overview:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"overview\" class=\"tabbed overview ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParallax recommends Simon Monk’s “Programming the BBC micro:bit: Getting Started with MicroPython” book as an expansion companion to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/tutorials\/series\/cyberbot-tutorial-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePython educational tutorials written for the cyber:bot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParallax tutorials teach enough Python to effectively use the cyber:bot, but with this book an educator or hobbyist may efficiently expand their Python abilities with lists and dictionaries, writing their own modules and classes, and more advanced uses of functions. These programming concepts are useful and for advanced applications like maze solving, cyber:bot to cyber:bot radio communication, and integration of the micro:bit module’s on-board compass and accelerometer sensors for robot navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimon’s book is also a great companion for discovering the micro:bit module’s hardware on its own, even without a cyber:bot. It’s written with a conversational style and progressive examples that you can load and run, using the built-in hardware. Most of the book is about Python, but an educator looking to bridge block programming from younger levels will find the last few chapters very helpful, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eProgramming the BBC micro:bit Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: Programming the BBC micro:bit: Getting Started with MicroPython\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Simon Monk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: McGraw-Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 978-1-260-11758-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7 x 9 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback\/Black \u0026amp; White Printing\/approx 165 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eResource Links\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/tutorials\/series\/cyberbot-tutorial-series\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePython cyber:bot tutorial series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/python.microbit.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOnline Python editor for micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Af4CqhZ4WUY\u0026amp;list=PLt_MJJ1F_EXYk3RPt9IR30U0b9cGmptTc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDistance Learning with Parallax Robots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397218984245,"sku":"32780","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/d4909962-32780a.jpg?v=1787781817"},{"product_id":"whats-a-microcontroller-parts-kit-and-text","title":"What's a Microcontroller? 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Parts Kit and Text Overview:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"overview\" class=\"tabbed overview ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe What's a Microcontroller Parts \u0026amp; Text kit is the perfect way to get started building circuits and writing programs with your\u003ca href=\"\/products\/board-of-education-development-board-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e BASIC Stamp 2 development board\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to learn to make your own BASIC Stamp inventions, you can learn how common components work as you go step-by-step through 40 hands-on activities in the 350-page What’s a Microcontroller? text. Side-by-side schematics and wiring diagrams give you confidence in building the circuits with the Parts Kit components on a BASIC Stamp 2 development board, and each example program is followed by a detailed explanation so you learn as you go. 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