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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 P56–P63 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 

 

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Summary of Contents for 64007

Page 1: ...66 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 G...

Page 2: ...ge 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...

Page 3: ... in quick succession When you are successful you should notice the behaviour of the blue ASC LED changes and from your computer you will be able to search again for new wireless networks until you find the WX 123456 network B One time setup Ignore this section if previously completed 1 Once connected to the WiFi module open your web browser Chrome or Edge recommended and visit this address http 19...

Page 4: ...er to wirelessly program your P2 microcontroller 1 Ensure you have completed the steps in section A Connect to the WiFi module and then ensure the WX Adapter is plugged into the appropriate accessory header of your Propeller 2 development board for wireless programming The appropriate accessory header to use for wireless programming is marked with a RES logo as seen in the image in the above Items...

Page 5: ...er drag drop P2 binary files to this area from a folder on your computer 5 The upload will happen very quickly and when successful the webpage will report the status message Done Tip If uploading the LED blink demo ensure you have the P2 Edge Module LED dip switch turned on Copyright Parallax Inc P2 WX Adapter Add on Board 64007 v1 0 11 12 2020 Page 5 of 7 ...

Page 6: ...ard 64007 v1 0 11 12 2020 Page 6 of 7 Accessory header pin WiFi module pin Function GND GND Common ground 0 RES WiFi module reset signal 1 PGM WiFi module configure ESP IO0 2 5 Not Connected 6 DI WiFi module RXD 7 DO WiFi module TXD RES CTS Target board reset signal for Propeller microprocessor ESP IO13 VIO3V3 3 3V Supply voltage to WiFi module ...

Page 7: ... version of this document and the schematic diagram from the P2 WX Adapter product page Go to www parallax com and search 64007 Revision History Version 1 0 Original release Copyright Parallax Inc P2 WX Adapter Add on Board 64007 v1 0 11 12 2020 Page 7 of 7 ...

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