Parallax Penguin, Manual

Copyright © Parallax Inc.  

Penguin Robot (#27313-27316) 

v1.4  2/16/2010  Page 3 of 23 

1.3. SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: 

y

PC running Windows XP/Vista, with an available USB port 

y

BASIC Stamp Editor Software v 2.3 or higher - download from www.parallax.com/downloads. 

y

USB VCP Drivers - these can be installed automatically via the BASIC Stamp Editor v2.3 installer, 
or you may download the latest version separately from link on www.parallax.com home page. 

y

Penguin Test and Sample Programs - test programs are included in this document; all programs 

listed may be downloaded as .bpx files from Penguin product page at www.parallax.com. 

1.4. BILL OF MATERIALS 

Part # 

Description 

Quantity 

Penguin Body Kit 

720-27313 Red 

Anodized 

Penguin 

1 

720-27314 Blue 

Anodized 

Penguin 

1 

720-27315 

Clear Anodized Penguin  

1 

720-27316 

Black Anodized Penguin 

1 

Each of the above includes: 
-- Body 

panels 

2 

-- 

Leg pairs attached to ankle 

2 

-- Feet 

2 

-- 

4-40 5/8” long standoffs, with machined flat space 

4 

Penguin Hardware Package 

720-00013 Stride 

linkage 

1 

720-00015 

2-56 threaded rod 2.5" long 

2 

710-00013 

4-40 1/8" long, 0.149" diameter stainless steel shoulder screw 

4 

710-00010 

4-40 1/8" long, 1/8" diameter stainless steel shoulder screw 

4 

710-00011 

4-40 1/4" button socket cap stainless steel screw 

12 

710-00012 

2-56 1/4" button socket cap stainless steel screw 

2 

710-00014 

2-56 1/4" flathead stainless steel screws 

4 

725-00016 

2-56 ball links for 2-56 threaded rod 

2 

725-00062 

1/16" hex key 

1 

725-00063 

0.05" hex key 

1 

725-00064 

5/64" hex key 

1 

725-00067 

1.5 mm hex key 

1 

725-00018 

1/16" ball links for 2-56 threaded rod 

2 

Electronics 

555-27313 

Penguin BS2px printed circuit board 

1 

Each of the above includes: 
-- 

BS2px24 circuit board 

1 

-- 

Flat white ribbon cable to connect the boards 

1 

-- 

Power pack board 

1 

Miscellaneous 

700-00064 

Parallax dual-head screwdriver 

1 

752-00003 CR123 

Batteries 

2 

805-00010 

USB A to Mini B programming cable 

1 

900-00014 

Grand Wing Naro standard servo 

2 

700-00063 

Drill bit, #55 

1 

Missing parts?

 Your Penguin experience should be nothing short of complete success and 

satisfaction. If you encounter a missing part contact us immediately and we’ll put it in the mail for you. 
The best way to do this is by e-mail to sales@parallax.com, or you can call us at (888) 512-1024.