A BASIC Stamp is a single-board computer that runs the Parallax PBASIC language interpreter in its microcontroller. The developer's code is stored in an EEPROM, which can also be used for data storage. The PBASIC language has easy-to-use commands for basic I/O, like turning devices on or off, interfacing with sensors, etc. More advanced commands let the BASIC Stamp module interface with other integrated circuits, communicate with each other, and operate in networks. The BASIC Stamp microcontroller has prospered in hobby, lower-volume engineering projects and education due to ease of use and a wide support base of free application resources.

BASIC Stamp Homework board, USB Version

This economical development platform with a surface-mount BASIC Stamp 2 microcontroller module was designed with beginners and student budgets in mind. It's compatible with What’s a Microcontroller?, Robotics with the Boe-Bot and most other Stamps-in-Class tutorials.

SUPPLIED_WITH : 4 x peel-and-stick rubber PCB feet

Built-in, surface-mount BASIC Stamp 2 microcontroller
BASIC Stamp I/O pins plus power connections adjacent to a 50 x 35mm breadboard
220Ω series resistors between the I/O pins and breadboard for wiring-error protection
On-board voltage regulator delivers up to 500mA for BS2 and breadboard circuits
LED connected to the BASIC Stamp 2 EEPROM clock line shows when a program is running
Reset button
9V PP3 snap-style battery clip with PCB holes for battery strap
Power requirements: 9V battery; BASIC Stamp 2 requires 7mA running, 50μA in sleep mode
Communication: USB mini-B to onboard RS-232 converter
Operating temperature range: 0 to 70°C
Dimensions: 77.5 x 101.6mm
Grounded 3.18mm corner mounting holes at 95 x 70mm centres