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Thank you for purchasing the Parallax BASIC Stamp development
system. We have done our best to produce a full-featured, yet easy to use
development system for the BASIC Stamp microcontrollers. We hope you
will find this system as enjoyable to use as we do.
This manual is written for the latest available BASIC Stamp modules and
software as of November 2000.
information may become available. It is always recommended to visit the
Parallax, Inc. web site, www.parallaxinc.com, for the latest information.
This manual is intended to be a complete reference manual to the
architecture and command structure of the BASIC Stamps. This manual is
not meant to teach programming or electrical design; though a person can
learn a lot by paying close attention to the details in this book. If you have
never programmed in the BASIC language or are unfamiliar with
electronics, it would be best to locate one or more of the following books
for further information:
1. Programming and Customizing the BASIC Stamp Computer
Scott Edwards, TAB Books ISBN: 0-07-913684-2
2. Microcontroller Projects with BASIC Stamps
Al Williams, R&D Books ISBN: 0-87930-587-8
3. The Microcontroller Application Cookbook
Matt Gilliland, Woodglen Press ISBN: 0-615-11552-7
4. What's A Microcontroller
Free on Parallax CD (Documentation -> Educational Curriculum
section) and web site (Downloads section), or for purchase in print
5. BASIC Analog and Digital
Free on Parallax CD (Documentation -> Educational Curriculum
section) and web site (Downloads section), or for purchase in print
6. Earth Measurements
Free on Parallax CD (Documentation -> Educational Curriculum
section) and web site (Downloads section), or for purchase in print
7. Robotics
Free on Parallax CD (Documentation -> Educational Curriculum
section) and web site (Downloads section), or for purchase in print
In addition, there are hundreds of great examples available on the Parallax
CD and web site (www.parallaxinc.com). Also, Nut & Volts Magazine
(www.nutsvolts.com / 1-800-783-4624) is a national electronic hobbyist's
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