64007 Parallax

Web Store: www.parallax.com Sales: (888) 512-1024 Tutorials: learn.parallax.com Educator Hotline: (916) 701-8625 Sales: sales parallax.com Office: (916) 624-8333 Tech Support: support parallax.com Fax: (916) 624-8003 P2 WX Adapter Add-on Board ( 64007) This adapter provides a convenient way to add wireless programming and serial communication capabilities to the Parallax Propeller P2 microcontroller. The adapter connects a Parallax ESP8266 WX WiFi SIP module to any P2 development board with a standard 2x6 way accessory header. The WX adapter can be connected to any P2 accessory header for serial-over-WiFi communications. For wireless programming, look for the P56P63 header marked with the RES logo. Serial-over-WiFi communications from any accessory header is available with any ESP8266 WiFi SIP module firmware version. To add the feature for programming the Propeller 2 wirelessly refer to the instructions for upgrading your ESP8266 WiFi SIP module firmware to the latest version. P2 WiFi firmware has a drag/drop P2 loader on its self-hosted web page, which will accept a P2 program binary file compiled in any language. Features Connects a Parallax WX WiFi ESP8266 SIP module to the Propeller 2 Accessory Header Allows wireless programming when used with an accessory header with the RES logo Load a binary file created in any P2 programming software to the Propeller 2 over WiFi Connect to any 2x6 way accessory header for serial-over-WiFi communication Unpopulated pads allow access to all the WiFi module SIP control signals, handy for attaching logic probes. Golden Egg shaped Access Point (AP) enable pads. Specifications 10-pin SIP socket with 0.1 spacing for the Parallax WX WiFi ESP8266 SIP Module ( 32420S) Unpopulated 8-pin SIP through-hole pads with 0.1 spacing for access to the WiFi module PGM, DBG, ASC, CTS, RTS, DO, DI and RES control signals 2x6 female socket with 0.1 spacing compatible with the standard Parallax P2 Accessory sockets PCB Dimensions: 1.2 x 1.0 in (30.48 x 25.4 mm) Operating temperature: -40 to +185 F (-40 to +85 C) Copyright Parallax Inc. P2 WX Adapter Add-on Board ( 64007) v1.0 11/12/2020 Page 1 of 7 Wireless Programming Quick-Start Guide Items required Propeller 2 board with the 2x6 P56P63 header showing the RES logo Parallax WX ESP8266 WiFi Module - SIP, 32420s Suitable power supply for your Propeller 2 board Computer with wireless network adapter Propeller 2 programming software that generates binary files, such as the Propeller Tool 2.3 Latest P2 firmware and example binary, downloaded from the 64007 product page at www.parallax.com. The file LED57.binary will blink an LED connected to P2 I/O pin P57. Connecting the Hardware First, connect the Parallax WX ESP8266 WiFi Module - SIP ( 32420s) to the P2 WX Adapter ( 64007) as shown. The WX Adapter has a white silkscreen marking beside the WiFi module socket which indicates the orientation of the metal can when the WiFi module is inserted. Then, plug the adapter into the 2x6 header marked RES on your P2 development board. The header must also connect to P2 I/O pins P56P63, power, and ground as shown below. Copyright Parallax Inc. P2 WX Adapter Add-on Board ( 64007) v1.0 11/12/2020 Page 2 of 7