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 Human Interface Board ( 40003) for QuickStart The Human Interface Board brings the functionality of the Propeller Demo Board to the QuickStart development platform. The Human Interface Board stacks directly on top of the QuickStart development platform, creating a minimal footprint for both boards. With multiple audio and video outputs and keyboard or mouse inputs, as well as a microSD card socket, the Human Interface Board can add an interactive interface to any project. Like the QuickStart development platform, the Human Interface Board is an open-source hardware design, so all design filesincluding layout, schematics, and firmwareare available under licenses that allow free distribution and reuse. The Human Interface Board s design can be incorporated into new applications royalty free and without a non-disclosure agreement. Features Application Ideas Designed for perfect compatibility with the Control system kiosk multicore Propeller P8X32A microcontroller Embedded video game system QuickStart development board ( 40000) microSD card socket Key Specifications Eight-bit auxiliary I/O socket with power Power Requirements: 3.03.6 or 612 VDC connections or 5 VDC via USB 55 mA typical when idle Infrared transmitter and receiver for Communication Interface: QuickStart remote control or communications header, VGA, PS/2, line-level A/V, 38 kHz Line-level stereo audio output infrared carrier Baseband line-level video output for NTSC Operating temperature: -13 to +185 F or PAL signals (-25 to +85 C) VGA output capable of resolutions up to Dimensions: 2 x 3.2 x 0.9 in 1900 x 1200 (51 x 81 x 23 mm) Eight LEDs mirror VGA signal states Dual PS/2 inputs for either keyboards or Packing List mice Human Interface Board PCB 2.1 mm ID, 5.5 mm OD center-positive (4) nylon pan-head M3 screws barrel-jack power connector (4) nylon M3 hex standoffs All the mounting hardware for connecting to (4) nylon M3 nuts the QuickStart board is included Copyright Parallax Inc. Human Interface Board ( 40003) v1.0 12/7/2012 Page 1 of 7Synopsis The Human Interface Board has a VGA output for high-definition televisions and computer monitors, as well as a line-level baseband output for NTSC or PAL monitors. It has two PS/2 ports, each of which can connect to a mouse or a keyboard, and it has an infrared receiver that works with most television remotes. It also includes an infrared transmitter so it can emulate a television remote, or communicate with other Human Interface Boards. The Human Interface Board includes a socket for a microSD card, which is quite useful for storing images or sounds to use in conjunction with the audio and video ports. Except for the addition of a microSD card socket, and the replacement of the microphone with an infrared transmitter and receiver, the I/O pin map matches the Propeller Demo Board ( 32100), giving full software compatibility with programs written to use the same peripherals. The Human Interface Board can be powered from a 6 to 9 volt DC output AC adapter, from the QuickStart development platform s USB port, or from the power pins on the I/O header. Open-source hardware The Human Interface Board is an open-source hardware design, so all design files are available under various open-source licenses, as included with each file. Getting Started The Human Interface Board is an add-on board for the QuickStart development platform ( 40000). The QuickStart is required to use the features in the Human Interface Board. The two boards stack as shown in the photo, and attach together using the included nylon mounting hardware. Connect the Human Interface Board to the QuickStart development platform before applying power. Power can be supplied through the USB port or the 2.1 mm center-positive barrel jack, or both at the same time. The QuickStart development platform can switch power supplies while it is in operation, although connecting the USB port to a host will cause the USB to serial converter on the QuickStart development platform to reset the Propeller chip. Copyright Parallax Inc. Human Interface Board ( 40003) v1.0 12/7/2012 Page 2 of 7