In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, mgreen wrote:

CounterRotatingProps,
Please don't misunderstand me.  I'm sure Parallax is stocking up on large numbers of wafers to be eventually packaged and incorporated into Stamps and other things.  That said, Parallax would be foolish to start development on any new products based on the SX including SX-based Stamps.  Ken said that "There will be no effect on our own SX-based products", but, for me, there's an "existing" that is implied and, even there, there will be an end to the SX once the existing chips are gone and a severe "case of the dwindles" before then.

natpie,
I strongly suggest you continue with the Propeller.  I'm very impressed with Hanno's beta of "Spinner".  If you haven't looked at his announcement and demo video, I suggest you do.  Assuming that he continues the development with the same care, thoughtfulness, and quality that he's used with other projects, I think this may become the entry point for educational use of the Propeller much as the Stamp Editor and "What's a Microcontroller?" has been for the Stamps.  In terms of assembly language, the Propeller is actually a very good introductory instruction set as long as you stay away from the multiprocessor stuff.  There already exist good tools for debugging simple assembly language programs and debugging in general and there are also several Prop simulators for the PC.

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