Week #5: (10/5) BoeBot #1

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This is the link to the Parallax Website which makes and sells the BS2 USB BoeBot, item number 28832. If you try to purchase this from other sources, make sure you get the BS2 USB version and that it includes all parts. The BS2 (Basic Stamp 2) chip is $49.00 by itself should you need to purchase a new "brain" for your BoeBot. The STCC Bookstore should have these in stock, but they are usually at a higher price than you can find online. (Note an endorsement for Amazon, but here's a link to it on Amazon.com. And here it is from Robotshop.com.



This week we begin our BoeBot construction. Be sure to bring your BoeBot to lab with you. You will follow the instructions provided in the BoeBot manual. You can find pdfs of BoeBot documentation on the CSET Forums here. Using the pdf version of the BoeBot Manual, you can copy and paste programs from the pdf manual into the BS2 Editor window. This will save time and decrease the likely of program errors.

Here is a Link to Parallax BoeBot Page including Purchase Info, Downloads & Documentation

For convenience here's a pdf of the BoeBot Manual:

28125-Robotics-With-The-Boe-Bot-v3.0.pdf

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Here is the Direct Link to Windows Basic Stamp Editor.

Here is the Direct link to the MacBS2 Editor. You will probably want to download version 3.1.8.

Here is the Direct Link to Chrome Basic Stamp Editor.

You are encouraged to install the Basic Stamp Editor on your own PC/laptop. Link to download Basic Stamp Editor Software from Parallax