{"product_id":"basic-stamp-2-microcontroller-module","title":"BASIC Stamp 2 Microcontroller Module","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-default ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003eBASIC Stamp 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\u003eThe BASIC Stamp 2 serves as the brains inside of electronics projects and applications that require a programmable microcontroller.  It is able to control and monitor timers, keypads, motors, sensors, switches, relays, lights, and more. Programming is performed in an easy-to-learn language called PBASIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's amazing what you can accomplish with this proven microcontroller and its simple PBASIC 2 language.  All vital components (processor, clock source, memory, power regulator) are provided on the BS2's tiny PCB; just connect power and go!  Projects needing small, permanent soldering area for circuitry may benefit from combining the BS2-IC with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/board-of-education-development-board-usb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBoard of Education\u003c\/a\u003e (#28850).  For lower-cost OEM solutions, the processor (PBASIC2 interpreter) and other components are available for integration into your PCB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BS2-IC is widely used in educational, hobby, and industrial applications and is strongly recommended for first-time BASIC Stamp users because of plentiful resources (documentation, source code, and customer projects) that are available online and in print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor customers that require a more powerful, multi-processing microcontroller, we recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/propeller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePropeller 1 or Propeller 2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall form factor requires very little space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-volatile memory holds up to 500 instructions even without power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePBASIC commands are easy to learn and remember\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial rated since Rev J\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCB assembled, programmed, tested, and completed in Rocklin, California, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram with the free BASIC Stamp Editor for Windows (*see below for Chrome \u0026amp; Chromebook)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Chrome \u0026amp; Chromebook Support:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for a long-term Chromebook compatible education solution? See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/micro-bit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecyber:bot robot and other education kits with micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003eBASIC Stamp 2 Specifications:\u003c\/h5\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\u003eProcessor Speed: 20 MHz; ~4,000 PBASIC instructions\/sec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePBASIC Commands: 42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage: 24-pin DIP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI\/O pins: 16 + 2 dedicated serial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAM Size: 32 Bytes (6 I\/O, 26 Variable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEEPROM (Program) Size: 2 KBytes; ~500 PBASIC instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage requirements: 5.5 to 15 VDC (Vin), or 5 VDC (Vdd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent requirements: 3 mA Run, 50 μA Sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource\/Sink Current per I\/O: 20 mA \/ 25 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource\/Sink Current per unit: 40 mA \/ 50 mA per 8 I\/O pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication: Serial (9600 baud for programming)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 1.20 x 0.63 x 0.15 in (30.0 x 16.0 x 3.81 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temp range: -40 to +185 °F (-40 to +85 °C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eResource Links\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.muratnkonar.com\/otherstuff\/macbs2\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMac Based BASIC Stamp 2 Software provided by Murat Konar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bstamp.sourceforge.net\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLinux-based BASIC Stamp 2 software provided by Francis Esmonde-White and SourceForge.net.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Not supported by Parallax) (off-site)\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":53397214495029,"sku":"BS2-IC","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/6d7d4078-BS2-ICa.png?v=1787781806","url":"https:\/\/shop.parallax.com\/products\/basic-stamp-2-microcontroller-module","provider":"Parallax Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}