Technical references, source code, HOW-TO's, and more. Some we've written, other's we've graciously stolen for your enjoyment. Just remember us when we need bail money. Also be sure to check out the FAQ. Plenty of useful tidbits in there as well!

Audio

• Creating Dark Ambient Audio using Audacity
• Essentials of Audacity
• AP-8
  • AP-8 Documentation
  • AP-8 Demo Sounds
• Kit-12 Audio-to-Light Modulator
  • k12 Audio-to-light Modulator Documentation
  • MOC3021 data sheet
• VMusic2 MP3 Player
  • VMusic2 Tutorial - Finally! Cheap Mp3 Audio controlled by a Prop1 or 2! ^[new]
  • VMusic2 Data Sheet
  • VMusic2 Schematic
  • VMusic2 Firmware Update file for Prop-1 Controller
  • VMusic2 Firmware Update file for Prop-2 Controller

Electrical

• Banish Those "Wall Warts" With Power Over Ethernet
• More than you ever needed to know about the OMRON G5V-1 SPDT Relay

Kit-74 Micro-Controller

• Assembly of the Kit74 V2
• PIC Controller for Kit74
• Relay Wiring - a simple switch
• Relay wiring - flip flop toggle

Lighting

• Color Organ (Lightning Machine, Audio-to-Light Modulator) HOW-TO

Pneumatics

• Review of the Central Pneumatics 21 Gallon, 120V 3HP Air Compressor
  • Central Pneumatics 21 Gallon 12V 3HP Air Compressor Manual
• Beginners Guide to Pneumatics by Joe Stone

PROP-1 101

Technical HOW-TO's for using the Prop-1 from the GoE.

• AP-8, RC-4, and FC-4 Quick Reference (ok, so not part of the Prop-1 101 series, but useful as hell!) ^[new]
• Simple Push Button Trigger Test
• Simple Light Flasher Using the RC-4
• Control a Fogger using the RC-4 Relay Board
• Prop-1 101: Episode 4 - The Beginning ^[new]

PROP-1 Programs

Some we've written, some we've found...

• greeter.bs1 AP-8 Audio Control from PROP-1 with PIR Sensor for TOT Greeter project
• coin_mech_24_cent.bs1 Stev-O's first attempt at some prop-1 code for a remote air cannon controller kiosk for the Haunted Labyrinth in Cranston, RI. People pump in a coin into the kiosk, and then they can remotely fire an air cannon, and watch people jump via remote video feed!
• Real Time Two Button Control of Multiple Prop-1 Events
• Steve-O's 2007 Haunt Controller Code (Used for the B.A.P.U. prop)

PROP-1 & BASIC Reference and Training Files

• PROP-1 Documentation
• PROP-1 Programming Basics
• PROP-1 Training Files
• BASIC Stamp Syntax and Reference Manual Version 2.2
• BASIC Stamp Frequently Asked Questions
• BASIC Stamp 1 Application Notes
• The Elements of PBASIC Style
• PBASIC 2.5 Syntax Enhancement Notes Provides overview of what's new with the PBASIC language in the BASIC Stamp Windows Editor v2.0 and higher
• Beginners Guide to Stamp Microcontrollers by Joe Stone
• Haunting with Parallax by Joe Stone
• wshacsbs1.exe - flip a few settings, and generate PBASIC code for the PROP-1!

PROP-2 Reference and Training Files

• Prop-2 Controller Documentation
• Prop-2 Programming Basics (Presentation)
• Prop-2 Programming Basics (Printer-friendly)
• Prop-2 Programming Basics Source Code

PROP-SX Reference and Training Files

• Prop-SX Controller Documentation
• Prop-SX Controller Demo Files

DC-16 Output Expander for the Prop-1, Prop-2 and Prop-SX

• DC-16 Documentation
• DC-16 Test Code for Prop-1/Prop-2

FC-4 Lamp Fader Control Board for the Prop-1, Prop-2 and Prop-SX

• FC-4 Documentation
• FC-4 Test Code for Prop-1/Prop-2

RC-4 (SSR) Relay Control Board for the Prop-1, Prop-2 and Prop-SX

• RC-4 Documentation
• RC-4 Test Code for Prop-1/Prop-2

Crydom D2W203F Solid State Relay for the RC-4

• Crydom D2W Relays Documentation

Prop-Pot for the Prop-1, Prop-2 and Prop-SX

• Prop-Pot Documentation
• Prop-Pot Demo Code for Prop-1

Prop-1 Trainer for the Prop-1, Prop-2 and Prop-SX

• Prop-1 Trainer Documentation
• Prop-1 Trainer Test Program

ULN2003A Chip for the Prop-1, Prop-2 and Prop-SX

• ULN2003 Documentation
• ULN Modifications for Serial Communications (offsite link)

ULN2803A Chip for the Prop-1, Prop-2 and Prop-SX

• ULN2803 Documentation
• ULN Modifications for Serial Communications (offsite link)

Servos

• Parallax Continuous Rotation Servo Manual

Software

More Software in the Links section

• PC Strobe Light - A free, small Windows program that turns your PC Monitor into a variable speed strobe.
• wshacsbs1.exe - flip a few settings, and generate PBASIC code for the PROP-1!

X-10

• Using X-10 to Control a Haunt
• X-10 Technical References
  • Appliance Module User Guide
  • Transciever Module User Guide
  • Palm Pad Control System User Guide
  • 10 Powerline Carrier (PLC) Technology
  • Extended X10 code format
  • CM11A Interface Communication Protocol
  • FireCracker (CM17A) Communications Specification

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