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

I will vote my answer here.

Although I did skip the SX product from Parallax, and go straight to the Propeller....I do not think Parallax should sell or try to sell a SX replacement.

Here are the reasons. First, the development time would cause most users to move to a new chip any how. Second, the Propeller may be over kill for your project, but if you put some thought into it......it can become a better project, which requires the silicon your are supplying (in this example the Propeller).

If you built a Load Cell for motors, why not go ahead and make it stand alone. It could not only do the load calculations, but also show a real time graph on a display (TV) and also log the information on an SD card. And do most of this on a simple battery configuration.

I know most want a simple project.....make it simple with the possibilities of expansion.

I use the propeller, almost exclusively. I'm trying to get my wife to learn the Basic Stamp, but have a hard time getting back to a linear process. The Propeller will spoil you very fast, and can do just about everything I ever wanted to do.

There are new programming languages being written for it, and Parallax owns the design. I see that as a win/win situation for anyone who helps support the supply line of the Propeller.

If you want to go and learn another language to support a limited processor, I understand. But at a little over 3X the price I would rather have the 454 under the hood, especially because I do not have to put petrol in it.

I'm not knocking other limited processors.....some times a simple solution is just that. But since we know the SX is on the Green Mile, lets leave it there....... As for Parallax, they have done very impressive things for the micro-controller world....and seem to have a pretty good game plan. I figure what ever decision they make, they do for good reason.

People need to remember, even if Parallax got permission to proceed with the SX, it's price would change drastically. They would definitely need to increase it's price to offset the added cost of taking the SX on.

In that case, the Propeller would probably be cheaper and do more. Ok.....so a 454 in a moped is a little overkill. There is nothing wrong with that if your brave enough to drive it.

James L

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