Blocklyprop Launcher
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Blocks access to a range of Parallax Propeller-based products on Chromebooks, including the Propeller Activity Board WX and Scribbler Robot, allowing users to easily download and launch projects with a streamlined port management system. The extension is designed for educators and students who use these devices in their curriculum, providing a convenient way to get started with programming and experimentation. With its intuitive interface and automatic logging features, Blocklyprop Launcher simplifies the process of connecting and using Parallax products on Chromebooks.
Overview
This is a companion app for https://solo.parallax.com
This version is for Chromebooks only! If you are on a Windows or Mac computer, please download the version for your platform here: https://www.parallax.com/downloads/blocklyprop-solo-launcher-and-faq-schools
Supports Parallax Propeller-based products: Propeller Activity Board WX, Badge WX, Propeller FLiP, Scribbler Robot, Hacker Electronic Badge.
Updated (v1.0.1):
* Fixed download failures, often occurring during RAM Checksum step
* Fixed can't-set-port-options reporting bug
* Ports are managed much more naturally; often no user-selection need be made for wired port and newly-connected ports (wired or wireless) appear above previously existing ports of the same type
* Log view now auto-scrolls (can be overridden by user scroll), includes optional verbose logging and saves preference
Updates (v0.11.2):
* Fixed port filtering to exclude Bluetooth ports - this eliminates extra port that would otherwise appear
Updates (v0.11.0):
* Enhanced to treat ports by friendly name in user's visual port list and internally by name and path as needed.
* Added tooltip for status when waiting to connect
* Enhanced/Updated settings feature
* Made settings button appear active when settings panel is visible
* Removed Websocket button from settings pane as it is no longer needed
* Fixed Allow WX feature that was not truly disabling WX support
* Automatically remembers Allow WX setting between sessions
* Fixed subnet mask entry to autosave and refresh list of available WiFi (WX) Modules
* Removed wx not fully supported message; it's fully supported now.
* Disabled taskbar notification to prevent unnecessary user interruption
* Changed Open Browser button to be two buttons to open BlocklyProp Solo and BlocklyProp sites
* Supports Chromebook; see note at top for Windows and Mac support
System Requirements:
* Chromebook
* USB 2.0 or Wi-Fi Access Point
* Parallax Propeller development board
Developer:
Parallax Inc. - https://www.parallax.com
Products:
Activity Board WX - https://goo.gl/CZ1VP5
Propeller FLiP - https://goo.gl/Fqj8Xm
Badge WX - https://goo.gl/GV3Mm7
ActivityBot - https://goo.gl/fBTQA3
Scribbler 3 Robot - https://goo.gl/FfQpTt
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