Web Site: www.parallax.com Office: (916) 624-8333 Forums: forums.parallax.com Fax: (916) 624-8003 Sales: sales parallax.com Sales: (888) 512-1024 Technical: support parallax.com Tech Support: (888) 997-8267 Hackable Electronic Badge Guest (blue, 20000) Staff (white, 20100) Speaker (black, 20200) Energize your events by using the Badges to store and distribute schedules, identify participants, share contact info, and play interactive games. In educational environments, Badges encourage hands-on activities, creativity, and collaboration while studying electronics and programming. Hack your Badge Use our open-source programming tools and example code in C, Spin, and Propeller Assembly to try out a variety of example programs that use all of the Badges features, and let your Badge share contact information with other Badges. For software and example code downloads, visit www.parallax.com/badge. Key Specifications Features Voltage requirements: USB 5V standard, or Propeller 8-core microcontroller, 64 KB 3.7 VDC rechargeable Li-ion battery EEPROM and 5 MHz crystal oscillator (included) 128 x 64 OLED display Communication: USB for programming and 3-axis accelerometer (1.5 g) for charging orientation and motion detection Programming current: 40 mA typical Two-way infrared communication Charging current: USB host 90 mA max, Two super-bright, tri-color RGB LEDs USB charger 540 mA max Six passive touch-buttons with status LEDs, Dimensions: 4 x 2.75 in (102 x 70 mm) plus 1 special OSHW logo touch-button Operating temp range: 32 to 158 F (0 to Stereo audio and composite video out +70 C) USB port for programming and charging Application Ideas Convenient on/off push switch Interactive ID Badge for conferences, 3.6 V Li-ion battery included ( 752-00011) hackathons, and maker spaces On-board battery charger, management , Interactive lessons in programming, cyber and charging disable functions security, and information diffusion in the Two mini prototyping areas, with access to classroom I2C, 11 I/O s, 3.3V, 5V-USB and battery Research and experimentation with parallel voltage processing and social communication Replaceable and user-customizable display Robot control panel, using onboard covers multicore processor, OLED display, Six mounting points plus lanyard slots accelerometer and buttons lanyard included Develop portable games or interactive quizzes Copyright Parallax Inc. Hackable Electronic Badge ( 20000, 20100, 20200) v1.0 9/17/2015 Page 1 of 12 Quick Start Guide Your Badge comes complete with a rechargeable battery, lanyard, and pre-loaded code that will demonstrate some of the built-in features. Lets get started Installing the Battery Only use a 3.7 V, 800 mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery one is included with your Badge. Match the plus (+) symbols on the battery and the back of the Badge and insert. CAUTION DO NOT PUT THE BATTERY IN BACKWARDS IT COULD DAMAGE YOUR BADGE Running the Test Code Press the on/off button on the right hand side of the Badge. Follow the prompts on the Badges screen to demonstrate its features. Wearing your Badge Attach the included lanyard by clipping each end to a slot in the top of the Badge. Wear the badge around your neck, but heed the cautions below to prevent short circuits CAUTION Do not wear the Badge with conductive materials such as metallic cloth, metal jewelry or buttons, or additional lanyards, that may short out against the Badge PCB. Protect the Badge from your skin, moisture, fluids, lotions, and static discharge from the environment. Parallax Inc. is not responsible for damage to people or objects caused by electrically connecting with your badge. Stashing your Badge Turn off the Badge using the pushbutton on the right-side edge of the board. If you are going to pack your Badge in a toolbox, backpack, or purse, put the Badge back its original bubble envelope with the lanyard left out. This will protect your Badge from scratches and from making contact with conductive items. Recharging the Battery To recharge the battery included with your Badge, connect the Badge to a USB port or USB charger with a standard USB Micro B cable (Parallax 805-00016). If you are using an external battery charger, follow the manufacturers instructions. For using batteries other than the one included with your Badge, see sections (14) Battery on page 9, and (15) Battery Type Select on page 10. Hacking your Badge Read through the remainder of this guide to learn more about all of your Badges features. Programming your Badge requires a USB Micro B Cable (Parallax 805-00016). Find free software, example code, tutorials, and open-source files: www.parallax.com/badge Copyright Parallax Inc. Hackable Electronic Badge ( 20000, 20100, 20200) v1.0 9/17/2015 Page 2 of 12