Parallax Programming & Customizing the Multicore Propeller Microcontroller: Official Guide

Parallax 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.

This book begins with an introduction to the Propeller chips 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 chips inventor, Chip Gracey.

Numerous illustrations and example programs accompany each application. Example source code and other related resources are available for free download from ftp.propeller-chip.com!

Parallax brought together 9 experienced authors to write 12 chapters on the many facets of multicore programming with the Propeller chip.

• The Propeller Chip Multi-core Microcontroller Jeff Martin
• Introduction to Propeller Programming Jeff Martin
• Debugging Code for Multiple Cores Andy Lindsay
• Sensor Basics for Multprocessing Andy Lindsay
• Wirelessly Networking Propeller Chips Martin Hebel
• DanceBot, a Balancing Robot Hanno Sander
• Controlling a Robot with Computer Vision Hanno Sander
• Using Multi-core for Networking Applications using an Off-the-shelf Ethernet Chip Shane Avery
• Portable Multivariable GPS Tracking and Data Logger Joshua Hintze
• Using the Propeller as a Remote Virtual Peripheral for Media Applications Andre LaMothe
• The HVAC Green House Model Vern Graner
• Synthesizing Speech with the Propeller Chip Gracey

Details:

• Title: Programming & Customizing the Propeller Multicore Microcontroller: Official Guide
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• ISBN: 9780071664509
• Dimensions: 7.25x9x1.2 in (18.422.73 cm)
• Paperback/Black & White printing/approx 500 pages