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help/BasicStampHelp/Content/FAQTopics/FIFObuffers.htm
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<div class="MCBreadcrumbsBox_0"><span class="MCBreadcrumbsPrefix">You are here: </span><a class="MCBreadcrumbsLink" href="TFAQ.htm">Connection Troubleshooting</a><span class="MCBreadcrumbsDivider"> > </span><span class="MCBreadcrumbs">FIFO Buffer Settings</span>
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<h1>FIFO Buffer Settings</h1>
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<p class="PlainText">If you are using a standard serial port connection (not a USB port with a USB to serial adapter) and the <a href="RunIdTest.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Run/Identify Test</a> <![CDATA[ ]]>shows no Device Type, but a "Yes" in the Echo column, or a "Yes" in both the Loopback and Echo columns, like this:</p>
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<img src="../Resources/Images/IDnoDevice.png" />
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<p> </p>
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<p>...you may need to adjust the port's FIFO buffer setting.</p>
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<p> </p>
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<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
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<li class="Checklist" value="1">Make note of the COM port number in the row where it displays a "Yes" for Echo. (In this example it is COM5).</li>
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<li class="Checklist" value="2">Find that COM port in Device Manager.</li>
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</ul>
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<div class="MCDropDown">
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<div class="MCDropDownHead_0"><a class="MCDropDownHotSpot_0" href="javascript:void(0);" id="MCDropDownHotSpot_2512036703_0" onclick="FMCDropDown( this ); return false;"><img style="border: none;margin-right: 2px;" src="../SkinSupport/DropDownClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCDropDownIcon" />Finding your Ports List in your computer's Device Manager</a>
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<div class="MCDropDownBody" id="MCDropDownBody_2512036703_0" style="display: none;">
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<li value="1"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows 2K<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu > Settings > Control Panel > System > click Hardware Tab > Device Manager... > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
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</li>
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<li value="2"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows XP<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu > right-click My Computer > Properties > click Hardware Tab > Device Manager > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
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</li>
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<li value="3"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows Vista or Windows 7<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu (Windows icon) > right-click Computer > Properties > Device Manager (left pane) > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
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</li>
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</ul>
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</div>
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</div>
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</div>
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<ul>
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<li class="Checklist" value="1">Right-click on the COM port, and select Properties</li>
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</ul>
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<p class="PlainTextIndent">
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<img src="../Resources/Images/SerComPortProps.png">
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<ul>
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<li class="Checklist" value="1">On the Port Settings tab, click the Advanced button. </li>
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<li class="Checklist" value="2">In the Advanced Settings window, un-check the "Use FIFO buffers" box, then click OK.</li>
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</ul>
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<p>
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<img src="../Resources/Images/FifoUncheck.png">
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</p>
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<ul>
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<li class="Checklist" value="1">Now try the <a href="RunIdTest.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Run/Identify Test</a> again, or try downloading a program to your BASIC Stamp.</li>
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<li class="Checklist" value="2">If this didn't help, <a href="../HomeTopics/Resources.htm#Contact_Parallax" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Contact Parallax</a> Tech Support for assistance.</li>
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<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="ContactInfoProjectName">BASIC Stamp Help</span> <![CDATA[ ]]><span class="ContactInfoVersion#">Version 2.5.4</span> <![CDATA[ ]]></p>
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<p style="text-align: right;">Copyright © <span class="ContactInfoCompanyName">Parallax Inc.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="SystemShortDate">8/8/2012</span>
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help/BasicStampHelp/Content/FAQTopics/InsertBS2popup.htm
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<h1>Insert the BASIC Stamp module</h1>
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<ul>
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<li class="Checklist" value="1">Use the silkscreen pictures that show the three prominent chips on the BASIC Stamp to determine how to orient it before inserting it into its socket. There is also a small semi-circular notch at in the top-center of the BASIC Stamp module that indicates which way is “up.” Match this reference notch to the notch in the socket.</li>
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<li class="Checklist" value="2">After correctly orienting the 24-pin BASIC Stamp module, gently insert it into its socket as shown at (1) in the picture below.</li>
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<li class="Checklist" value="3">Make sure that each pin is seated in its corresponding socket hole, then apply firm downward pressure with your thumb. The module should sink about ¼ of an inch (~0.6 mm) into the socket, and only the flared portion of each BASIC Stamp leg should be visible above the socket.</li>
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<li class="Checklist" value="4">Visually inspect the legs to make sure each pin is in its socket and that no pins are folded underneath the module.</li>
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</ul>
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<p> </p>
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<p>
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<p class="Caution" MadCap:autonum="Caution!  "><span class="autonumber"><span class="TipSpan">Caution!  </span></span>Do not remove the BASIC Stamp module from its socket, unless it needs to be replaced with another module!    Every time the BASIC Stamp is removed and re-inserted into the socket, you risk damaging it.  You do not need to remove it for storage.</p>
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help/BasicStampHelp/Content/FAQTopics/InvalidPort.htm
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<h1>Invalid Port</h1>
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<p>
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<img src="../Resources/Images/IDinvalidPort.png" />
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</p>
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<ul>
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<li class="Checklist" value="1">The port may have been disabled. Right click the port in your Ports list and click Enable.</li>
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<div class="MCDropDownHead_0"><a class="MCDropDownHotSpot_0" href="javascript:void(0);" id="MCDropDownHotSpot_1961910000_0" onclick="FMCDropDown( this ); return false;"><img style="border: none;margin-right: 2px;" src="../SkinSupport/DropDownClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCDropDownIcon" />Finding your Ports List in your computer's Device Manager</a>
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</div>
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<div class="MCDropDownBody" id="MCDropDownBody_1961910000_0" style="display: none;">
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<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
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<li value="1"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows 2K<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu > Settings > Control Panel > System > click Hardware Tab > Device Manager... > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
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</li>
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<li value="2"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows XP<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu > right-click My Computer > Properties > click Hardware Tab > Device Manager > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
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</li>
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<li value="3"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows Vista or Windows 7<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu (Windows icon) > right-click Computer > Properties > Device Manager (left pane) > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
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</li>
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</ul>
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</div>
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<img src="../Resources/Images/EnablePort.png" />
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<ul>
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<li class="Checklist" value="1">If this did not help, <a href="../HomeTopics/Resources.htm#Contact_Parallax" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Contact Parallax</a> Tech Support for assistance.</li>
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<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="ContactInfoProjectName">BASIC Stamp Help</span> <![CDATA[ ]]><span class="ContactInfoVersion#">Version 2.5.4</span> <![CDATA[ ]]></p>
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<p style="text-align: right;">Copyright © <span class="ContactInfoCompanyName">Parallax Inc.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="SystemShortDate">8/8/2012</span>
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help/BasicStampHelp/Content/FAQTopics/LatencyTimer.htm
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<div class="MCBreadcrumbsBox_0"><span class="MCBreadcrumbsPrefix">You are here: </span><a class="MCBreadcrumbsLink" href="TFAQ.htm">Connection Troubleshooting</a><span class="MCBreadcrumbsDivider"> > </span><span class="MCBreadcrumbs">Latency Timer Settings</span>
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<h1>Latency Timer Settings</h1>
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<p>If you are using a BASIC Stamp development board with a USB connector, or a serial board with a Parallax USB to Serial Adapter, you may need to adjust your computer's latency timer settings if any of these are true:</p>
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<ul>
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<li value="1">The <a href="RunIdTest.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Run/Identify Test</a> shows no Device Type, but a "Yes" in both the Loopback and Echo columns, or a "Yes" only in the Echo column.</li>
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<li value="2">You have passed the Run/Identify test but when you try to download a program with Run/Run, you get a "No BASIC Stamps Found" message. </li>
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<li value="3">You are able to download short programs, but not long ones. </li>
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<li value="4">You are able to program intermittently, but sometimes it fails.</li>
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</ul>
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<h2>How to adjust the Latency Timer settings</h2>
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<ul>
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<li class="Checklist" value="1">Using the Identification window from the <a href="RunIdTest.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Run/Identify Test</a> procedure, make note of the COM port number in the row where it displays a "Yes" for Echo.</li>
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<li class="Checklist" value="2">Find that COM port in Device Manager.</li>
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</ul>
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<div class="ListIndent">
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<div class="MCDropDownHead_0"><a class="MCDropDownHotSpot_0" href="javascript:void(0);" id="MCDropDownHotSpot_4207630684_0" onclick="FMCDropDown( this ); return false;"><img style="border: none;margin-right: 2px;" src="../SkinSupport/DropDownClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCDropDownIcon" />Finding your Ports List in your computer's Device Manager</a>
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</div>
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<div class="MCDropDownBody" id="MCDropDownBody_4207630684_0" style="display: none;">
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<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
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<li value="1"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows 2K<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu > Settings > Control Panel > System > click Hardware Tab > Device Manager... > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
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</li>
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<li value="2"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows XP<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu > right-click My Computer > Properties > click Hardware Tab > Device Manager > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
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</li>
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<li value="3"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows Vista or Windows 7<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu (Windows icon) > right-click Computer > Properties > Device Manager (left pane) > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
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|
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<li class="Checklist" value="1">Right-click on the COM port, and select Properties</li>
|
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|
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<img src="../Resources/Images/PortProperties.png">
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|
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|
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<ul>
|
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<li class="Checklist" value="1">Under the Port Settings tab, click the Advanced button. </li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="2">In the Advanced Settings window, change the Latency Timer setting to 1 and then click OK.</li>
|
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|
||||
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|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/LatentcyTimer.png" />
|
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|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">Now try the <a href="RunIdTest.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Run/Identify Test</a> again, or try downloading a program to your BASIC Stamp.</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="2">If this did not help, <a href="../HomeTopics/Resources.htm#Contact_Parallax" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Contact Parallax</a> Tech Support for assistance..</li>
|
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|
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|
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|
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<p MadCap:conditions="BSEconditions.BSEWebHelp (Primary)-INCLUDE"><a href="../HomeTopics/HomePage.htm">Go to Welcome page</a>
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|
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<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="ContactInfoProjectName">BASIC Stamp Help</span> <![CDATA[ ]]><span class="ContactInfoVersion#">Version 2.5.4</span> <![CDATA[ ]]></p>
|
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<p style="text-align: right;">Copyright © <span class="ContactInfoCompanyName">Parallax Inc.</span></p>
|
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<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="SystemShortDate">8/8/2012</span>
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|
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|
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|
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|
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help/BasicStampHelp/Content/FAQTopics/NoBSfound.htm
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|
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|
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|
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|
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<div class="MCBreadcrumbsBox_0"><span class="MCBreadcrumbsPrefix">You are here: </span><a class="MCBreadcrumbsLink" href="TFAQ.htm">Connection Troubleshooting</a><span class="MCBreadcrumbsDivider"> > </span><span class="MCBreadcrumbs">No BASIC Stamps Found...</span>
|
||||
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|
||||
<h1>No BASIC Stamps Found...</h1>
|
||||
<p>If you are on this page, you probably tried to download a program to your BASIC Stamp but got the "No BASIC Stamps found" message:</p>
|
||||
<p> </p>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/NoFound.png">
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<p>First, try these quick fixes:</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Loose connections<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Double-check the connections between your computer and your programming cable, the Parallax USB to Serial Adapter if you are using one, and the development board.</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="2"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Misconnected BASIC Stamp<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: If you are using a Board of Education, double-check how to <span class="MCPopup"><a href="javascript:void(0);" MadCap:src="InsertBS2popup.htm" onclick="FMCPopup( event, this ); return false;" class="MCXref_0" alt="Open in popup window" title="Open in popup window">Insert the BASIC Stamp module</a></span> in its socket.</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="3"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">No power<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: double-check the power supply that you have connected to your board. (See <a href="PowerSupplies.htm" target="" title="Open "Power Supplies" in popup window" alt="Open "Power Supplies" in popup window" class="MCXref_0">Power Supplies</a> for options). If your board has a power switch, make sure it is switched on and the power indicator is lit. If you are using a 9V battery, try a fresh one. If you are using a battery pack, make sure the batteries are all inserted into the pack correctly; try fresh batteries. If you are using a wall-mount supply, make sure the wall outlet is not turned off at a wall switch. If you have a voltmeter, use it to measure the voltage supplied by the battery pack or wall-mount to rule out defective power supply hardware.</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="4"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Software version<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Make sure you are using the latest version of the BASIC Stamp Editor Software. You may check for a later version at <a href="http://www.parallax.com/basicstampsoftware" target="_blank" title="Open website in new window" alt="Open website in new window">www.parallax.com/basicstampsoftware</a>.</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="5"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">USB drivers<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: If you are using a Parallax USB connection, you may need to update your USB drivers. See the <a href="USBdrivers.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">USB Drivers</a> page for help.</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="6"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">USB ports freeze after disconnecting from USB 3.0 port: <img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">USB 2.0 ports are recommended for BASIC Stamp boards. On some computers, the internal USB hub will freeze when disconnecting a USB 2.0 device from a USB 3.0 port. This may cause all USB ports on the computer to become unresponsive, requiring a reboot of the computer to remedy the situation. System updates from your computer manufacturer may correct the problem.USB 3.0 ports can sometimes be identified by a blue tab inside the socket.<br /><img src="../Resources/Images/USB_3_258x115.jpg" title="USB 3.0 ports have a blue tab inside." alt="USB 3.0 ports have a blue tab inside." style="padding-top: 5px;width: 258;height: 115;" /></span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="7">
|
||||
<p><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Beware of non-Parallax USB to Serial Adapters<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Not every brand of USB to Serial Adapter supports the timing precision needed for BASIC Stamp programming. Some known-incompatible brands are Belkin and Gigaware. Keyspan #USA19-HS is known to be compatible. You can order an inexpensive Parallax USB to Serial Adapter (#28030) from <a href="http://www.parallax.com/" target="_blank" title="Open website in new window" alt="Open website in new window">www.parallax.com</a>.</span></span>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">If you have not done so already, try the <a href="RunIdTest.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Run/Identify Test</a>. </li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="2">If you are using other terminal software to communicate with your BASIC Stamp, such as StampPlot, Parallax Serial Terminal, or Hyperterminal, it may be holding the port open. Disconnect the port in the terminal software.</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="3">If you are using a USB connection, try adjusting your computer's <a href="LatencyTimer.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Latency Timer Settings</a>.</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="4">If none of these things helped, <a href="../HomeTopics/Resources.htm#Contact_Parallax" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Contact Parallax</a> Tech Support for assistance.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<div class="Col2">
|
||||
<div class="MasterFoot">
|
||||
<p MadCap:conditions="BSEconditions.BSEWebHelp (Primary)-INCLUDE"><a href="../HomeTopics/HomePage.htm">Go to Welcome page</a>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="Col2">
|
||||
<div class="MasterFoot">
|
||||
<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="ContactInfoProjectName">BASIC Stamp Help</span> <![CDATA[ ]]><span class="ContactInfoVersion#">Version 2.5.4</span> <![CDATA[ ]]></p>
|
||||
<p style="text-align: right;">Copyright © <span class="ContactInfoCompanyName">Parallax Inc.</span></p>
|
||||
<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="SystemShortDate">8/8/2012</span>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
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|
||||
</div>
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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help/BasicStampHelp/Content/FAQTopics/NoDeviceType.htm
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help/BasicStampHelp/Content/FAQTopics/NoDeviceType.htm
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|
||||
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
|
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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Strict//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-strict.dtd">
|
||||
<html xmlns:MadCap="http://www.madcapsoftware.com/Schemas/MadCap.xsd" MadCap:lastBlockDepth="6" MadCap:lastHeight="94" MadCap:lastWidth="853" MadCap:disableMasterStylesheet="true" MadCap:tocPath="" MadCap:InPreviewMode="false" MadCap:PreloadImages="false" MadCap:RuntimeFileType="Topic" MadCap:TargetType="WebHelp" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us" MadCap:PathToHelpSystem="../../" MadCap:HelpSystemFileName="Default.xml" MadCap:SearchType="Stem">
|
||||
<head><title>No Device Type </title>
|
||||
<link href="../SkinSupport/MadCap.css" rel="stylesheet" />
|
||||
<link href="../Resources/Stylesheets/BSE_Help.css" rel="stylesheet" />
|
||||
<script src="../SkinSupport/MadCapAll.js">
|
||||
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|
||||
</head>
|
||||
<body>
|
||||
<h1>No Device Type </h1>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">Before you do anything else....</p>
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDown">
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDownHead_0"><a class="MCDropDownHotSpot_0" href="javascript:void(0);" id="MCDropDownHotSpot_68678683_0" onclick="FMCDropDown( this ); return false;"><img style="border: none;margin-right: 2px;" src="../SkinSupport/DropDownClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCDropDownIcon" />Consider The Common Quick Fixes</a>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDownBody" id="MCDropDownBody_68678683_0" style="display: none;">
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Loose connections<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Double-check the connections between your computer and your programming cable, the Parallax USB to Serial Adapter if you are using one, and the development board.</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="2"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Misconnected BASIC Stamp<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: If you are using a Board of Education, double-check how to <span class="MCPopup"><a href="javascript:void(0);" MadCap:src="InsertBS2popup.htm" onclick="FMCPopup( event, this ); return false;" class="MCXref_0" alt="Open in popup window" title="Open in popup window">Insert the BASIC Stamp module</a></span> in its socket.</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="3"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">No power<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: double-check the power supply that you have connected to your board. (See <a href="PowerSupplies.htm" target="" title="Open "Power Supplies" in popup window" alt="Open "Power Supplies" in popup window" class="MCXref_0">Power Supplies</a> for options). If your board has a power switch, make sure it is switched on and the power indicator is lit. If you are using a 9V battery, try a fresh one. If you are using a battery pack, make sure the batteries are all inserted into the pack correctly; try fresh batteries. If you are using a wall-mount supply, make sure the wall outlet is not turned off at a wall switch. If you have a voltmeter, use it to measure the voltage supplied by the battery pack or wall-mount to rule out defective power supply hardware.</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="4"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Software version<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Make sure you are using the latest version of the BASIC Stamp Editor Software. You may check for a later version at <a href="http://www.parallax.com/basicstampsoftware" target="_blank" title="Open website in new window" alt="Open website in new window">www.parallax.com/basicstampsoftware</a>.</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="5"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">USB drivers<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: If you are using a Parallax USB connection, you may need to update your USB drivers. See the <a href="USBdrivers.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">USB Drivers</a> page for help.</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="6"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">USB ports freeze after disconnecting from USB 3.0 port: <img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">USB 2.0 ports are recommended for BASIC Stamp boards. On some computers, the internal USB hub will freeze when disconnecting a USB 2.0 device from a USB 3.0 port. This may cause all USB ports on the computer to become unresponsive, requiring a reboot of the computer to remedy the situation. System updates from your computer manufacturer may correct the problem.USB 3.0 ports can sometimes be identified by a blue tab inside the socket.<br /><img src="../Resources/Images/USB_3_258x115.jpg" title="USB 3.0 ports have a blue tab inside." alt="USB 3.0 ports have a blue tab inside." style="padding-top: 5px;width: 258;height: 115;" /></span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="7">
|
||||
<p><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Beware of non-Parallax USB to Serial Adapters<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Not every brand of USB to Serial Adapter supports the timing precision needed for BASIC Stamp programming. Some known-incompatible brands are Belkin and Gigaware. Keyspan #USA19-HS is known to be compatible. You can order an inexpensive Parallax USB to Serial Adapter (#28030) from <a href="http://www.parallax.com/" target="_blank" title="Open website in new window" alt="Open website in new window">www.parallax.com</a>.</span></span>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<p> </p>
|
||||
<p>If the Run/Identify test shows no entry in the "Device Type" column, you can try these various fixes based on your Loopback and Echo results.</p>
|
||||
<p> </p>
|
||||
<h3>There is a "No" in Loopback, and "No" in Echo.</h3>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/IDnone.png">
|
||||
</img>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">If you are using a Parallax USB connection, the USB port may be using the wrong drivers. Go to the <a href="USBdrivers.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">USB Drivers</a> page for help. </li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="2">If you are using a serial connection, your serial cable may be at fault. You must use a standard straight-through serial cable, not a null modem or cross-over cable. If you have a multimeter, perform a continuity test of each pin to confirm you are using an undamaged standard straight-through serial cable.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<p> </p>
|
||||
<h3>There is a "Yes" in Loopback and "Yes" in Echo:</h3>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/IDnoDevice.png">
|
||||
</img>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">If you are using a USB connection, try adjusting the COM port's <a href="LatencyTimer.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Latency Timer Settings</a>.</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="2">If you are using a serial connection, try adjusting the COM port's <a href="FIFObuffers.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">FIFO Buffer Settings</a>. </li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="3">It is possible that your BASIC Stamp module has been damaged. Please <a href="../HomeTopics/Resources.htm#Contact_Parallax" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Contact Parallax</a> Tech Support.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<p> </p>
|
||||
<h3>There is a "Yes" in Loopback and a "No" in Echo:</h3>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/IDyesNo.png">
|
||||
</img>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">If you have forgotten to install the BASIC Stamp into its socket on the Board of Education, or you may have plugged it in upside-down, review the directions on how to <span class="MCPopup"><a href="javascript:void(0);" MadCap:src="InsertBS2popup.htm" onclick="FMCPopup( event, this ); return false;" class="MCXref_0" alt="Open the popup window" title="Open the popup window">Insert the BASIC Stamp module</a></span>.</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="2">If you are using a USB connection, try adjusting the COM port's <a href="LatencyTimer.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Latency Timer Settings</a>.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<p> </p>
|
||||
<h3>There is a "No" in Loopback and a "Yes" in Echo:</h3>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/IDnoYes.png">
|
||||
</img>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">If you are using a USB connection, try adjusting the COM port's <a href="LatencyTimer.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Latency Timer Settings</a>. <![CDATA[ ]]></li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="2">If you are using a serial connection, your serial cable may be at fault. You must use a standard straight-through serial cable, not a null modem or cross-over cable. If you have a multimeter, perform a continuity test of each pin to confirm you are using an undamaged standard straight-through serial cable.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<div class="Col2">
|
||||
<div class="MasterFoot">
|
||||
<p MadCap:conditions="BSEconditions.BSEWebHelp (Primary)-INCLUDE"><a href="../HomeTopics/HomePage.htm">Go to Welcome page</a>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="Col2">
|
||||
<div class="MasterFoot">
|
||||
<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="ContactInfoProjectName">BASIC Stamp Help</span> <![CDATA[ ]]><span class="ContactInfoVersion#">Version 2.5.4</span> <![CDATA[ ]]></p>
|
||||
<p style="text-align: right;">Copyright © <span class="ContactInfoCompanyName">Parallax Inc.</span></p>
|
||||
<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="SystemShortDate">8/8/2012</span>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<script type="text/javascript">/* <![CDATA[ */
|
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|
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var _gaq = _gaq || [];
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
||||
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|
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|
||||
90
help/BasicStampHelp/Content/FAQTopics/NoPortsFound.htm
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help/BasicStampHelp/Content/FAQTopics/NoPortsFound.htm
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|
||||
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
|
||||
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Strict//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-strict.dtd">
|
||||
<html xmlns:MadCap="http://www.madcapsoftware.com/Schemas/MadCap.xsd" MadCap:lastBlockDepth="6" MadCap:lastHeight="94" MadCap:lastWidth="853" MadCap:disableMasterStylesheet="true" MadCap:tocPath="" MadCap:InPreviewMode="false" MadCap:PreloadImages="false" MadCap:RuntimeFileType="Topic" MadCap:TargetType="WebHelp" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us" MadCap:PathToHelpSystem="../../" MadCap:HelpSystemFileName="Default.xml" MadCap:SearchType="Stem">
|
||||
<head><title>No Usable Serial Ports Found</title>
|
||||
<link href="../SkinSupport/MadCap.css" rel="stylesheet" />
|
||||
<link href="../Resources/Stylesheets/BSE_Help.css" rel="stylesheet" />
|
||||
<script src="../SkinSupport/MadCapAll.js">
|
||||
</script>
|
||||
</head>
|
||||
<body>
|
||||
<h1>No Usable Serial Ports Found</h1>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">If you see the error message shown below, the ports may have been excluded from the BASIC Stamp Editor's search, or the ports may have been disabled in your computer's Device Manager. You can check for both situations following the instructions below.</p>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/NoSerialPorts.png" />
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<h2>The ports may have been excluded from the BASIC Stamp Editor's search </h2>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">(See the <a href="SerialPortSearch.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Serial Port Search List</a> page for complete details about this feature.) </p>
|
||||
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">Click the Edit Ports button </li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<p class="PlainTextIndent">
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/EditPortsButton.png" />
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1"> Look for "<i>Communications Port</i>" or "<i>USB Serial Port</i>" in italics, with a "Yes" in the Present column. Ports that are present but have been excluded from the BASIC Stamp Editor's Serial Port Search List will appear in italics in the list. (Note that Bluetooth communications ports are excluded by default.) </li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="2">Right-click that port and select "Re-Include Port" and then click Accept.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<p class="PlainTextIndent">
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/ReIncludePort.png" />
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<h2>The port may have been disabled in your computer's Device Manager</h2>
|
||||
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">Right click the port in your computer's Ports list (it will be labeled "Communications Port" with a serial connection, or "USB Serial Port" with a USB connection)</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="2">Click Enable.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<p class="PlainTextIndent">
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDown">
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDownHead_0"><a class="MCDropDownHotSpot_0" href="javascript:void(0);" id="MCDropDownHotSpot_2011693069_0" onclick="FMCDropDown( this ); return false;"><img style="border: none;margin-right: 2px;" src="../SkinSupport/DropDownClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCDropDownIcon" />Finding your Ports List in your computer's Device Manager</a>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDownBody" id="MCDropDownBody_2011693069_0" style="display: none;">
|
||||
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
|
||||
<li value="1"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows 2K<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu > Settings > Control Panel > System > click Hardware Tab > Device Manager... > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li value="2"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows XP<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu > right-click My Computer > Properties > click Hardware Tab > Device Manager > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li value="3"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows Vista or Windows 7<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu (Windows icon) > right-click Computer > Properties > Device Manager (left pane) > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<p> </p>
|
||||
<p class="PlainTextIndent">
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/EnablePort.png" />
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<h2>If the error persists...</h2>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">If this did not help, <a href="../HomeTopics/Resources.htm#Contact_Parallax" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Contact Parallax</a> Tech Support for assistance.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<div class="Col2">
|
||||
<div class="MasterFoot">
|
||||
<p MadCap:conditions="BSEconditions.BSEWebHelp (Primary)-INCLUDE"><a href="../HomeTopics/HomePage.htm">Go to Welcome page</a>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="Col2">
|
||||
<div class="MasterFoot">
|
||||
<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="ContactInfoProjectName">BASIC Stamp Help</span> <![CDATA[ ]]><span class="ContactInfoVersion#">Version 2.5.4</span> <![CDATA[ ]]></p>
|
||||
<p style="text-align: right;">Copyright © <span class="ContactInfoCompanyName">Parallax Inc.</span></p>
|
||||
<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="SystemShortDate">8/8/2012</span>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<script type="text/javascript">/* <![CDATA[ */
|
||||
|
||||
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|
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|
||||
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|
||||
})();
|
||||
|
||||
/* ]]> */</script>
|
||||
<script type="text/javascript" src="../SkinSupport/MadCapBodyEnd.js">
|
||||
</script>
|
||||
</body>
|
||||
</html>
|
||||
90
help/BasicStampHelp/Content/FAQTopics/PortInUse.htm
Normal file
90
help/BasicStampHelp/Content/FAQTopics/PortInUse.htm
Normal file
@ -0,0 +1,90 @@
|
||||
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
|
||||
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Strict//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-strict.dtd">
|
||||
<html xmlns:MadCap="http://www.madcapsoftware.com/Schemas/MadCap.xsd" MadCap:lastBlockDepth="6" MadCap:lastHeight="94" MadCap:lastWidth="853" MadCap:disableMasterStylesheet="true" MadCap:tocPath="" MadCap:InPreviewMode="false" MadCap:PreloadImages="false" MadCap:RuntimeFileType="Topic" MadCap:TargetType="WebHelp" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us" MadCap:PathToHelpSystem="../../" MadCap:HelpSystemFileName="Default.xml" MadCap:SearchType="Stem">
|
||||
<head><title>Can't open port; in use</title>
|
||||
<link href="../SkinSupport/MadCap.css" rel="stylesheet" />
|
||||
<link href="../Resources/Stylesheets/BSE_Help.css" rel="stylesheet" />
|
||||
<script src="../SkinSupport/MadCapAll.js">
|
||||
</script>
|
||||
</head>
|
||||
<body>
|
||||
<h1>Can't open port; in use</h1>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">If you see this message, there is likely to be some other software that has used that port previously, and is now interfering.</p>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/CantOpenPort.png" />
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<h2>Serial Terminal Software</h2>
|
||||
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">If you are using other terminal software to communicate with your BASIC Stamp, such as StampPlot, Parallax Serial Terminal, or Hyperterminal, it may be holding the port open. Disconnect the port in the terminal software.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h2>Devices with Automatic Synchronization Software</h2>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">If you have used a device such as a PDA with this computer, the device's software (such as Weatherbug or HotSync software) may be holding the port open. </p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">Check your computer's system tray to see if the device's software is enabled, and disable it temporarily.</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="2">If disabling the software in the above step did not release the COM port, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the COM port (sounds scary but it isn't really). </li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<div class="ListIndent">
|
||||
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
|
||||
<li value="1">Unplug your programming cable from your computer.</li>
|
||||
<li value="2">Open your Ports list and right-click on the port you want to uninstall.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDown">
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDownHead_0"><a class="MCDropDownHotSpot_0" href="javascript:void(0);" id="MCDropDownHotSpot_671848068_0" onclick="FMCDropDown( this ); return false;"><img style="border: none;margin-right: 2px;" src="../SkinSupport/DropDownClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCDropDownIcon" />Finding your Ports List in your computer's Device Manager</a>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDownBody" id="MCDropDownBody_671848068_0" style="display: none;">
|
||||
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
|
||||
<li value="1"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows 2K<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu > Settings > Control Panel > System > click Hardware Tab > Device Manager... > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li value="2"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows XP<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu > right-click My Computer > Properties > click Hardware Tab > Device Manager > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li value="3"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows Vista or Windows 7<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu (Windows icon) > right-click Computer > Properties > Device Manager (left pane) > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<p> </p>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/ComUninstall.png">
|
||||
</img>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
|
||||
<li value="1">Select Uninstall.</li>
|
||||
<li value="2">Restart your computer.</li>
|
||||
<li value="3">Reconnect your hardware and try the <a href="RunIdTest.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Run/Identify Test</a> again.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<h2>If the error persists...</h2>
|
||||
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">If this did not help, <a href="../HomeTopics/Resources.htm#Contact_Parallax" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Contact Parallax</a> Tech Support for assistance.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<div class="Col2">
|
||||
<div class="MasterFoot">
|
||||
<p MadCap:conditions="BSEconditions.BSEWebHelp (Primary)-INCLUDE"><a href="../HomeTopics/HomePage.htm">Go to Welcome page</a>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="Col2">
|
||||
<div class="MasterFoot">
|
||||
<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="ContactInfoProjectName">BASIC Stamp Help</span> <![CDATA[ ]]><span class="ContactInfoVersion#">Version 2.5.4</span> <![CDATA[ ]]></p>
|
||||
<p style="text-align: right;">Copyright © <span class="ContactInfoCompanyName">Parallax Inc.</span></p>
|
||||
<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="SystemShortDate">8/8/2012</span>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<script type="text/javascript">/* <![CDATA[ */
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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</body>
|
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|
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97
help/BasicStampHelp/Content/FAQTopics/PowerSupplies.htm
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97
help/BasicStampHelp/Content/FAQTopics/PowerSupplies.htm
Normal file
@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
|
||||
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
|
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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Strict//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-strict.dtd">
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||||
<html xmlns:MadCap="http://www.madcapsoftware.com/Schemas/MadCap.xsd" MadCap:lastBlockDepth="6" MadCap:lastHeight="94" MadCap:lastWidth="853" MadCap:disableMasterStylesheet="true" MadCap:tocPath="BASIC Stamp Hardware" MadCap:InPreviewMode="false" MadCap:PreloadImages="false" MadCap:RuntimeFileType="Topic" MadCap:TargetType="WebHelp" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us" MadCap:PathToHelpSystem="../../" MadCap:HelpSystemFileName="Default.xml" MadCap:SearchType="Stem">
|
||||
<head><title>Power Supplies</title>
|
||||
<link href="../SkinSupport/MadCap.css" rel="stylesheet" />
|
||||
<link href="../Resources/Stylesheets/BSE_Help.css" rel="stylesheet" />
|
||||
<script src="../SkinSupport/MadCapAll.js" type="text/javascript">
|
||||
</script>
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<li class="Checklist" value="1">Output current: wall-mount power supplies must have a DC (direct current) output. Look for a statement that indicates VDC output or uses this symbol: <img src="../Resources/Images/OutputDCsmall.png" style="font-weight: bold;" />. For example:</li>
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<img src="../Resources/Images/OutputDCsmall.png" style="font-weight: bold;" /><b>1.4 A</b>
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<li class="Checklist" value="2">Input voltage and current: Wall-mount power supplies must be compatible with the frequency and amplitude of the AC power at the wall outlet you are using. This may vary depending on the country you live in. In the US and Canada, the input should be compatible with 120 VAC, 60 Hz.</li>
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<p class="PlainText">Parallax carries power supplies compatible with BASIC Stamp development boards. For example, the 7.5 V, 1 amp supply (#750-00009) is compatible with the Board of Education. </p>
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<p>Like wall-mount supplies, battery holders must have a 2.1 mm center-positive plug. However, many battery holders don't have a symbol indicating whether or not the plug is center-positive. Use a voltmeter to test any battery holder of unknown origins. A 4 AA cell battery holder with a 2.1 mm center-positive plug is available from Parallax (#700-00038); this is the one included in the <a href="http://www.parallax.com/go/boebot" target="_blank" title="Open website in new window." alt="Open website in new window.">Boe-Bot Robot Kit</a>.</p>
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<h2>For Boards with Battery Clip Connector </h2>
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<h3>9-Volt Batteries</h3>
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<p class="PlainText">9 V Alkaline or rechargeable batteries with a snap-connector are fine. For best results, rechargeable batteries should be rated for 100 mAh (milliamp hours) or higher.</p>
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<p class="PlainText">Not all chargers work with all types of batteries. Make sure your charger is recommended for the type of battery you are using. Follow all battery and charger instructions and caution statements.</p>
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<h3>9 V Battery Extension</h3>
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<p class="PlainText">The figure below shows a DC supply and a 9 V battery extension that can be used with battery clip connectors, such as the one on the BASIC Stamp HomeWork Board. Read the CAUTION statement below the picture.</p>
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<h3> Beware of Universal Adapters and Reversed Supply Terminals!</h3>
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<p class="PlainText">The picture below shows a common mistake that should be avoided with universal adapters. Many of these allow you to reverse the terminals on the 9 V battery extension. Although it cannot hurt the BASIC Stamp, Board of Education, or HomeWork Board, it can destroy a Parallax Standard Servo connected to Vin in a matter of seconds. The only system that can protect the servo from this mistake is a Board of Education that has a jumper between the servo ports, with that jumper set to Vdd.</p>
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<h3>Beware of "Battery Replacers"</h3>
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<p class="PlainText">Many battery replacers are designed to supply appliances with low current draw. With current ratings in the neighborhood of 10 mA, their output capacities are insufficient for many of the activities in the Stamps in Class texts. For example, two LEDs connected to 220-ohm resistors draw a total of 14.5 mA, and that definitely won't work with a "battery replacer."</p>
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<p class="PlainText"> Note: It's pretty easy to tell when a circuit is drawing more current than the supply can deliver because the Power LED on the Board of Education flickers and/or goes dim. On the HomeWork Board, the "Running" LED may flicker if the power drops low enough to cause the BASIC Stamp to reset and restart the program.</p>
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<li class="Checklist" value="1">Output current: wall-mount power supplies must have a DC (direct current) output. Look for a statement that indicates VDC output or uses this symbol: <img src="../Resources/Images/OutputDCsmall.png" style="font-weight: bold;" />. For example:</li>
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<img src="../Resources/Images/OutputDCsmall.png" style="font-weight: bold;" /><b>1.4 A</b>
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<li class="Checklist" value="1">Output voltage: The power supply's output voltage must be compatible with the voltage rating on your board. For example, the Board of Education requires 6 to 9 VDC. </li>
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<li class="Checklist" value="2">Input voltage and current: Wall-mount power supplies must be compatible with the frequency and amplitude of the AC power at the wall outlet you are using. This may vary depending on the country you live in. In the US and Canada, the input should be compatible with 120 VAC, 60 Hz.</li>
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<p class="PlainText">Parallax carries power supplies compatible with BASIC Stamp development boards. For example, the 7.5 V, 1 amp supply (#750-00009) is compatible with the Board of Education. </p>
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<p>Like wall-mount supplies, battery holders must have a 2.1 mm center-positive plug. However, many battery holders don't have a symbol indicating whether or not the plug is center-positive. Use a voltmeter to test any battery holder of unknown origins. A 4 AA cell battery holder with a 2.1 mm center-positive plug is available from Parallax (#700-00038); this is the one included in the <a href="http://www.parallax.com/go/boebot" target="_blank" title="Open website in new window." alt="Open website in new window.">Boe-Bot Robot Kit</a>.</p>
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<h3>9-Volt Batteries</h3>
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<p class="PlainText">Not all chargers work with all types of batteries. Make sure your charger is recommended for the type of battery you are using. Follow all battery and charger instructions and caution statements.</p>
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<h3>9 V Battery Extension</h3>
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<p class="PlainText">The figure below shows a DC supply and a 9 V battery extension that can be used with battery clip connectors, such as the one on the BASIC Stamp HomeWork Board. Read the CAUTION statement below the picture.</p>
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<p class="PlainText">The picture below shows a common mistake that should be avoided with universal adapters. Many of these allow you to reverse the terminals on the 9 V battery extension. Although it cannot hurt the BASIC Stamp, Board of Education, or HomeWork Board, it can destroy a Parallax Standard Servo connected to Vin in a matter of seconds. The only system that can protect the servo from this mistake is a Board of Education that has a jumper between the servo ports, with that jumper set to Vdd.</p>
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<p class="PlainText"> Note: It's pretty easy to tell when a circuit is drawing more current than the supply can deliver because the Power LED on the Board of Education flickers and/or goes dim. On the HomeWork Board, the "Running" LED may flicker if the power drops low enough to cause the BASIC Stamp to reset and restart the program.</p>
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<p class="PlainText">This page will help you troubleshoot problems found after trying the Run/Identify test to verify the programming connection between your computer and BASIC Stamp. You should have already tried the common quick fixes and the Run/Identify test.</p>
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<li class="Checklist" value="1"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Loose connections<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Double-check the connections between your computer and your programming cable, the Parallax USB to Serial Adapter if you are using one, and the development board.</span></span>
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<li class="Checklist" value="2"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Misconnected BASIC Stamp<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: If you are using a Board of Education, double-check how to <span class="MCPopup"><a href="javascript:void(0);" MadCap:src="InsertBS2popup.htm" onclick="FMCPopup( event, this ); return false;" class="MCXref_0" alt="Open in popup window" title="Open in popup window">Insert the BASIC Stamp module</a></span> in its socket.</span></span>
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<li class="Checklist" value="3"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">No power<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: double-check the power supply that you have connected to your board. (See <a href="PowerSupplies.htm" target="" title="Open "Power Supplies" in popup window" alt="Open "Power Supplies" in popup window" class="MCXref_0">Power Supplies</a> for options). If your board has a power switch, make sure it is switched on and the power indicator is lit. If you are using a 9V battery, try a fresh one. If you are using a battery pack, make sure the batteries are all inserted into the pack correctly; try fresh batteries. If you are using a wall-mount supply, make sure the wall outlet is not turned off at a wall switch. If you have a voltmeter, use it to measure the voltage supplied by the battery pack or wall-mount to rule out defective power supply hardware.</span></span>
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<li class="Checklist" value="4"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Software version<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Make sure you are using the latest version of the BASIC Stamp Editor Software. You may check for a later version at <a href="http://www.parallax.com/basicstampsoftware" target="_blank" title="Open website in new window" alt="Open website in new window">www.parallax.com/basicstampsoftware</a>.</span></span>
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<li class="Checklist" value="6"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">USB ports freeze after disconnecting from USB 3.0 port: <img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">USB 2.0 ports are recommended for BASIC Stamp boards. On some computers, the internal USB hub will freeze when disconnecting a USB 2.0 device from a USB 3.0 port. This may cause all USB ports on the computer to become unresponsive, requiring a reboot of the computer to remedy the situation. System updates from your computer manufacturer may correct the problem.USB 3.0 ports can sometimes be identified by a blue tab inside the socket.<br /><img src="../Resources/Images/USB_3_258x115.jpg" title="USB 3.0 ports have a blue tab inside." alt="USB 3.0 ports have a blue tab inside." style="padding-top: 5px;width: 258;height: 115;" /></span></span>
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<ul>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">To make sure your BASIC Stamp module can communicate with your computer, click the Run menu, then select Identify.</li>
|
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</ul>
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<p>
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<img src="../Resources/Images/RunID.png" />
|
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</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">Or, you can use the ID icon on the toolbar:</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/IDbutton.png" />
|
||||
</p>
|
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<p class="PlainText">An identification window will appear similar to the one shown here. This example shows that a BASIC Stamp 2 has been detected on COM5.</p>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/BS2onCOM5.png" />
|
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</p>
|
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<ul>
|
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<li class="Checklist" value="1">Check the Identification window to make sure your BASIC Stamp module has been detected on one of the COM ports. If it has been detected, then you are ready to program your BASIC Stamp. </li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
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<p> </p>
|
||||
<h2>It Passed the Run/Identify Test but Still Won't Program Reliably</h2>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">If your USB-connected BASIC Stamp is detected and you see Yes in both columns, but can program only intermittently or get a "No BASIC Stamps Found" or a hardware/communication failure message, try adjusting the <a href="LatencyTimer.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Latency Timer Settings</a>.</li>
|
||||
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|
||||
<p class="PlainText"> </p>
|
||||
<h2>It Failed the Run/Identify Test</h2>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">If the Run/Identify test DID NOT find your BASIC Stamp on any COM port, the message that appeared can help diagnose connection problems.</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">Click on a message (below) to go to its troubleshooting page.</li>
|
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|
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<h3><a href="NoDeviceType.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">No Device Type </a>
|
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|
||||
<p><a href="NoDeviceType.htm" title="Go to "No Device Type" page" alt="Go to "No Device Type" page"><img src="../Resources/Images/IDnoDevice.png" /></a>
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|
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<h3><a href="NoPortsFound.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">No Usable Serial Ports Found</a>
|
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|
||||
<p><a href="NoPortsFound.htm" title="Go to "No Usable Ports Found" page" alt="Go to "No Usable Ports Found" page"><img src="../Resources/Images/NoSerialPorts.png" /></a>
|
||||
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|
||||
<h3><a href="PortInUse.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Can't open port; in use</a>
|
||||
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|
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<p><a href="PortInUse.htm" title="Go to the "Can't open port; in use" page" alt="Go to the "Can't open port; in use" page"><img src="../Resources/Images/CantOpenPort.png" /></a>
|
||||
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|
||||
<h3><a href="InvalidPort.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">Invalid Port</a>
|
||||
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|
||||
<p><a href="InvalidPort.htm" title="Go to "Invalid Port" page" alt="Go to "Invalid Port" page"><img src="../Resources/Images/IDinvalidPort.png" /></a>
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|
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<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="ContactInfoProjectName">BASIC Stamp Help</span> <![CDATA[ ]]><span class="ContactInfoVersion#">Version 2.5.4</span> <![CDATA[ ]]></p>
|
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<p style="text-align: right;">Copyright © <span class="ContactInfoCompanyName">Parallax Inc.</span></p>
|
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<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="SystemShortDate">8/8/2012</span>
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<div class="MCBreadcrumbsBox_0"><span class="MCBreadcrumbsPrefix">You are here: </span><a class="MCBreadcrumbsLink" href="TFAQ.htm">Connection Troubleshooting</a><span class="MCBreadcrumbsDivider"> > </span><span class="MCBreadcrumbs">Serial Port Search List</span>
|
||||
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|
||||
<h1>Serial Port Search List</h1>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">This dialog indicates what serial ports will be scanned, and the order they will be accessed, whenever a BASIC Stamp identification or download process is started. Use this feature to fine-tune the BASIC Stamp search to include or exclude certain serial ports.</p>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/SPSLorder.png">
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<p class="PlainText">To access this dialog, click the "Edit Ports..." button that appears on the Identification Window or the Preferences > Editor Operation tab:</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li value="1">Identification Window: This appears when you press Ctrl+I or select the Run > Identify menu.</li>
|
||||
<li value="2">Preferences > Editor Operation tab: This appears when you press F5, or select the Edit > Preferences... menu, and select the Editor Operation tab.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h2>Port List</h2>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText"> The port list automatically updates whenever ports appear and disappear; such as USB-to-Serial ports. This is an interactive control; use your mouse to view and modify the list as indicated below.</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li value="1">Port ID column: Indicates the Port ID.</li>
|
||||
<li value="2">Port Description column: Indicates the friendly name for the port, similar to that shown in the Windows Device Manager tool.</li>
|
||||
<li value="3">Present column: 'Yes' if the port is currently present on the system, 'No' if not; this indicates a user rule is including a port in the search list that isn't currently present on the system.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h3>Viewing and Modifying the List and Association Rules</h3>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">The list of ports is shown in the order in which they will be scanned during BASIC Stamp identification and/or download processes. The ports to be scanned, and the order in which they are scanned, can be set through this interface, described below.</p>
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDown">
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDownHead_0"><a class="MCDropDownHotSpot_0" href="javascript:void(0);" id="MCDropDownHotSpot_1967852838_0" onclick="FMCDropDown( this ); return false;"><img style="border: none;margin-right: 2px;" src="../SkinSupport/DropDownClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCDropDownIcon" />Changing the Scan Order</a>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDownBody" id="MCDropDownBody_1967852838_0" style="display: none;">
|
||||
<p> </p>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">To change the order in which ports are scanned, left-click and drag port rows up and down. In this example, we selected the COM11 row, left-clicked it and dragged it up to be above the first Bluetooth Communications Port row (COM3). This results in a new scan order of COM11, COM3, COM6, and lastly COM12.</p>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/SPSLmove.png">
|
||||
</img>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
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|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDown">
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDownHead_0"><a class="MCDropDownHotSpot_0" href="javascript:void(0);" id="MCDropDownHotSpot_1967852838_1" onclick="FMCDropDown( this ); return false;"><img style="border: none;margin-right: 2px;" src="../SkinSupport/DropDownClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCDropDownIcon" />Viewing the Inclusion/Exclusion status</a>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDownBody" id="MCDropDownBody_1967852838_1" style="display: none;">
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">Ports may be included or excluded from the search list based on one or more user-defined rules. </p>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">To see what rule is applying to a particular port, point the mouse at the port's row and read the hint that appears. The example shown here indicates that port COM12 is being "Included by default" which means there is no rule explicitly including or excluding the port.</p>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/SPSLinlcudeDefault.png">
|
||||
</img>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">To exclude or include a port by the port's ID, right-click the port's row and select the "Exclude/Include Port (COMxx)" item. In this example, we chose to exclude COM12. </p>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/SPSLexcludeCom12.png">
|
||||
</img>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">After excluding it, the ports list will update as shown below. Notice that it appears ghosted and in italics to indicate it will not be scanned; it will be ignored during an identification and download process. Also, hovering the mouse over it will display a hint saying, "Excluded by Port ID rule." </p>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/SPSLexcludeByID.png">
|
||||
</img>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<p class="Tip" MadCap:autonum="Tip:  "><span class="autonumber"><span class="TipSpan">Tip:  </span></span>You can remove this Port ID rule by right-clicking on the port's row and selecting the "Re-include/exclude port (COMxx)" item.</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDown">
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDownHead_0"><a class="MCDropDownHotSpot_0" href="javascript:void(0);" id="MCDropDownHotSpot_1967852838_2" onclick="FMCDropDown( this ); return false;"><img style="border: none;margin-right: 2px;" src="../SkinSupport/DropDownClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/DropDownOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCDropDownIcon" />Excluding or Including a Port by Description</a>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="MCDropDownBody" id="MCDropDownBody_1967852838_2" style="display: none;">
|
||||
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1">To exclude or include a port by its description, right-click the port's row and select the "Filter Port(s) by Description…" item.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/SPSLfilterDesc.png" />
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText"> This will open a new dialog that allows you to set the desired description rule. In this example, we set it to "Exclude" any ports matching "Bluetooth Communications Port" in their description.</p>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/SPSLfilterWindow.png" />
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">Click OK to update the ports list. Notice that COM3 and COM6 (the ports whose descriptions read "Bluetooth Communications Port") appear ghosted and in italics to indicate it they will not be scanned; they will be ignored during an identification and download process. Also, hovering the mouse over those ports will display a hint saying, "Excluded by Port Description rule."</p>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/SPSLexcludeDescRule.png">
|
||||
</img>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<p class="Tip" MadCap:autonum="Tip:  "><span class="autonumber"><span class="TipSpan">Tip:  </span></span>You can edit or remove this Port Description rule for a single port by by right-clicking on the port's row and selecting the "Include Port (COMxx)" option. You can change or remove it from all ports with the "Edit Port Description Rule..." or "Remove port description rule…" options.</p>
|
||||
<p class="PlainText">
|
||||
<img src="../Resources/Images/SPSLremoveRule.png">
|
||||
</img>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<p class="Tip" MadCap:autonum="Tip:  "><span class="autonumber"><span class="TipSpan">Tip:  </span></span>On the Filter Port(s) by Description dialog, the Port Description field can be as general or as specific as necessary by using asterisk (*) characters as wild cards. For example, to exclude all ports beginning with the word "USB," enter "USB *" in the field. To exclude all ports with the word USB appearing anywhere within them, enter "*USB*" in the field. The bottom of the dialog shows the number of "Matches Found;" the number of existing ports that the rule applies to.</p>
|
||||
<p class="Tip" MadCap:autonum="Tip:  "><span class="autonumber"><span class="TipSpan">Tip:  </span></span>To exclude all ports except specific ports, right-click on any port row and select "Exclude all ports by default," then right click on any desired ports and select either "Include Port (COMxx)" or "Filter Port(s) by Description…" and enter the desired match string of ports to include.</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<h2>Buttons</h2>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li value="1">Restore Defaults: Press this button to remove all user-defined serial port rules and return the BASIC Stamp Editor Serial Port Search List to its default scanning sequence. Note that Bluetooth ports are excluded by default.</li>
|
||||
<li value="2">Accept: Press this button to apply all modifications made to the serial port search list and corresponding rules.</li>
|
||||
<li value="3">Cancel: Press this button to cancel all recent modifications made to the serial port search list and corresponding rules.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
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|
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|
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<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="ContactInfoProjectName">BASIC Stamp Help</span> <![CDATA[ ]]><span class="ContactInfoVersion#">Version 2.5.4</span> <![CDATA[ ]]></p>
|
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<p style="text-align: right;">Copyright © <span class="ContactInfoCompanyName">Parallax Inc.</span></p>
|
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<h1>Connection Troubleshooting</h1>
|
||||
<p>This is the "triage" area for troubleshooting the programming connection between your computer and your BASIC Stamp development board.</p>
|
||||
<p> </p>
|
||||
<p>Let's rule out the most common causes of communications failure first:</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="1"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Loose connections<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Double-check the connections between your computer and your programming cable, the Parallax USB to Serial Adapter if you are using one, and the development board.</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="2"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Misconnected BASIC Stamp<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: If you are using a Board of Education, double-check how to <span class="MCPopup"><a href="javascript:void(0);" MadCap:src="InsertBS2popup.htm" onclick="FMCPopup( event, this ); return false;" class="MCXref_0" alt="Open in popup window" title="Open in popup window">Insert the BASIC Stamp module</a></span> in its socket.</span></span>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
<li class="Checklist" value="3"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">No power<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: double-check the power supply that you have connected to your board. (See <a href="PowerSupplies.htm" target="" title="Open "Power Supplies" in popup window" alt="Open "Power Supplies" in popup window" class="MCXref_0">Power Supplies</a> for options). If your board has a power switch, make sure it is switched on and the power indicator is lit. If you are using a 9V battery, try a fresh one. If you are using a battery pack, make sure the batteries are all inserted into the pack correctly; try fresh batteries. If you are using a wall-mount supply, make sure the wall outlet is not turned off at a wall switch. If you have a voltmeter, use it to measure the voltage supplied by the battery pack or wall-mount to rule out defective power supply hardware.</span></span>
|
||||
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<li class="Checklist" value="3">If you are using a USB-based board or USB to Serial Adapter, and repeated BASIC Stamp resets are interfering with your program, see the <a href="UsbBoardResets.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">USB Resets BASIC Stamp</a> page.</li>
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<img src="../Resources/Images/USBconn.png" />...or...<img src="../Resources/Images/USBadapter.png" /></p>
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<li class="Checklist" value="1"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Beware of non-Parallax USB to Serial Adapters<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Not every brand of USB to Serial Adapter supports the timing precision needed for BASIC Stamp programming. Some known-incompatible brands are Belkin and Gigaware. Keyspan #USA19-HS is known to be compatible. You can order an inexpensive Parallax USB to Serial Adapter (#28030) from <a href="http://www.parallax.com/" target="_blank" title="Open website in new window" alt="Open website in new window">www.parallax.com</a>.</span></span>
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<li value="2"><span class="MCExpanding"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="MCExpandingHead_0" onclick="FMCExpand( this ); return false;">Windows XP<img style="border: none;margin-left: 5px;" src="../SkinSupport/ExpandingClosed.gif" MadCap:altsrc="../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif" onload="if ( typeof( FMCPreloadImage ) == 'function' ) { FMCPreloadImage( '../SkinSupport/ExpandingOpen.gif' ); }" class="MCExpandingIcon" /></a><span class="MCExpandingBody" style="display: none;">: Start Menu > right-click My Computer > Properties > click Hardware Tab > Device Manager > expand Ports (COM & LPT)</span></span>
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<p class="PlainText">A BASIC Stamp connected to a PC via a USB can be reset by the USB connection. This can occur with USB-based boards, and with serial boards using the USB to Serial Adapter. Resets can happen when:</p>
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|
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<p class="PlainText">The resets are caused by the PC's operating system checking to see if a new plug-and-play device (such as a mouse) was just connected. Disconnecting your board may cause a single reset. Reconnecting typically causes several resets in a row during the first few seconds.</p>
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<p class="Tip" MadCap:autonum="Tip:  "><span class="autonumber"><span class="TipSpan">Tip:  </span></span>If you are using the USB to Serial Adapter, resets are easy to avoid. After connecting your board to your PC the first time, always disconnect and reconnect at the serial (9-pin) end of the USB to Serial Adapter. Leaving the Adapter connected to your PC keeps the virtual communications port open, preventing an unwanted reset.</p>
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<h2>What BASIC Stamp Resets Do</h2>
|
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<p class="PlainText"> Each time a BASIC Stamp is reset:</p>
|
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|
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|
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<p class="PlainText">Make sure to keep this in mind while working on your BASIC Stamp projects. Some programs have variable values that you do not want to lose when you disconnect or reconnect your board to the PC. This is common with datalogging activities.</p>
|
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<h2>Datalogging Activities</h2>
|
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<p class="PlainText">Some Stamps in Class activities use BASIC Stamp programs that log sensor data. Typically, the programmed board is disconnected from the PC, and taken someplace to record data with sensors. Afterward, the board is reconnected to the PC so the sensor data can be displayed on the Debug Terminal or saved to the PC for later use. </p>
|
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<p class="PlainText">If a program only records sensor data in RAM as variable values, a USB-based board will lose that data when reconnecting to the PC because the BASIC Stamp will reset. So, USB-based boards must stay connected to the computer with programs that hold data RAM as variable values. </p>
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<p class="PlainText">For USB-based boards and datalogging programs with applications where the board is disconnected and reconnected to the PC, the program should:</p>
|
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|
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|
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<h2>Save Values to EEPROM using <span class="keyword_in_text">READ</span>, <span class="keyword_in_text">WRITE</span>, and <span class="keyword_in_text">DATA</span> <![CDATA[ ]]></h2>
|
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<p class="PlainText">A simple solution for retaining values between resets is to save them in portions of the EEPROM program memory that are not used to store the actual program. Since the program is stored starting at the highest memory address, the low memory addresses are usually available for storing these values.</p>
|
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<p class="PlainText">Use the <span class="keyword_in_text">WRITE</span> command to store values to addresses in BASIC Stamp EEPROM memory. Then, use <span class="keyword_in_text">READ</span> commands to retrieve those values from EEPROM, even after connecting it to the PC. You can build <span class="keyword_in_text">READ</span> commands into your main program, or even run a separate program to retrieve those values. </p>
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<p class="PlainText"> Pre-initialized values can also be stored in EEPROM with the <span class="keyword_in_text">DATA</span> directive. </p>
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<p class="PlainText" MadCap:conditions="BSEconditions.BSEWebHelp (Primary)-INCLUDE">See the PBASIC Language Reference's <a href="../LanguageTopics/Commands/READ.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">READ</a>, <a href="../LanguageTopics/Commands/WRITE.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">WRITE</a>, and <a href="../LanguageTopics/Commands/DATA.htm" target="" title="" alt="" class="MCXref_0">DATA</a> commands for more information.</p>
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<h2>Prevent Unexpected Bugs by Starting Your Programs with a One-Second Delay</h2>
|
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<p class="PlainText">If your application requires reconnecting your USB board to the PC while the BASIC Stamp program is running, always add a one-second delay to the beginning of your program. Examples of one-second delays for BS2 modules include: <span class="code_in_text">PAUSE 1000</span> and <span class="code_in_text">FREQOUT Pin, 1000, <i>Frequency</i></span>. </p>
|
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<p class="PlainText"> Adding a one-second delay at the start of your program could prevent these two unwanted behaviors:</p>
|
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|
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<li value="1">If the BASIC Stamp transmits serial messages immediately after these resets, the operating system could mistake it for a serial mouse or other plug-and play-device.</li>
|
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<li value="2"> If your program advances a value stored in EEPROM with each reset, the value will increase by one or more (ten is not uncommon) each time you connect your USB BASIC Stamp board to a PC.</li>
|
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|
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<p class="PlainText">Again, the one-second delay at the very beginning of the program prevents these issues. Other ways to prevent them include leaving the power off until one second after you have connected your USB board, or pressing and holding the reset button for that time.</p>
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<h2>Programs that Use the Reset Button</h2>
|
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<p class="PlainText">Some programs use your board's Reset button to advance a value stored in EEPROM with each reset, or use the reset to trigger a "record" or "playback" mode.</p>
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<p class="PlainText">For reset button applications with USB boards, it's best to design the application assuming the reset will happen when you disconnect and reconnect the board to the PC. Then, make sure to press and hold the reset button each time you disconnect or reconnect your board. This will ensure that a single, expected reset occurs, and not multiple resets as can happen with reconnection.</p>
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<p class="PlainText">This example program uses a <span class="keyword_in_text">DATA</span> directive to pre-initialize the value stored by EEPROM address 0 to 255 when the program is loaded. The <span class="keyword_in_text">READ</span> command fetches this value from EEPROM and adds 1 to it. For a byte variable, 255 + 1 = 0 since 255 is the largest it can store, so it rolls over to zero. Taking the remainder of this <span class="code_in_text">eeVal/2</span> results in either 0 or 1. The <span class="keyword_in_text">WRITE</span> command stores this modified value back to EEPROM address 0. Then, the <span class="keyword_in_text">ON…GOTO…</span> command uses <span class="code_in_text">eeVal</span>, which stores 0 or 1. With each reset of the BASIC Stamp, the value advances from 0 to 1, to 0 again, and so on…</p><pre class="SICcode">
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' {$STAMP BS2} ' Select BS2 as target module
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' {$PBASIC 2.5} ' Select PBASIC 2.5 as language
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eeVal VAR Byte ' EEPROM value variable
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DATA 255 ' Pre-initialize EEPROM address 0 to 255
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PAUSE 1000 ' Always wait 1 s before advancing EEPROM
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READ 0, eeVal ' Fetch value from EEPROM address 0
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eeval = eeVal + 1 ' Add 1 to eeVal
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eeval = eeval // 2 ' Take remainder of eeVal / 2
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WRITE 0, eeVal ' Write new result back to EEPROM
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ON eeVal GOTO Playback, Record ' Use eeVal result to select routine
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Playback: ' Playback label
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DEBUG "Playing back..." ' Debug message indicating playback started
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' Report logged data code here ' Your playback code goes here
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END ' End, don't record after playback
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Record: ' Record label
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DEBUG "Recording..." ' Message indicates recording started
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' Datalogging code here ' Your datalogging code goes here
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END </pre>
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<h2>Check for the PC Connection with <span class="keyword_in_text">SERIN</span></h2>
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<p class="PlainText">Another useful strategy is to write a program routine that checks to see if the board is connected to the PC. Then the program can make decisions based on this information. For example, "if not connected, then log data” and “if connected, then display data.”</p>
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<p class="PlainText">The code example below demonstrates one way to do this. It displays a message to press any key, then a <span class="keyword_in_text">SERIN</span> command that waits for a message from P16 (the programming port) for 2000 ms. If a character is typed into the Debug Terminal’s Transmit windowpane during that time, the program continues through the <span class="code_in_text">Playback</span> routine. If not, it jumps to the <span class="code_in_text">Record</span> routine.</p><pre class="SICcode">
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' {$STAMP BS2} ' Select BS2 as target module
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' {$PBASIC 2.5} ' Select PBASIC 2.5 as language
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char VAR Byte ' Variable for getting character
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PAUSE 1000 ' Always wait 1 s before serial transmit
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DEBUG "Press any key...", CR ' User prompt
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' Wait 2 s for character from Debug Terminal’s Transmit windowpane. Jump to
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' Record label if no character received during that time. Continue to Playback
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' label if character received.
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SERIN 16, 84, 2000, Record, [char]
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Playback: ' Playback label
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DEBUG "Playing back..." ' Debug message indicating playback started
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' Report logged data code here ' Your playback code goes here
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END ' End, don’t record after playback
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Record: ' Record label
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DEBUG "Recording..." ' Message indicates recording started
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' Datalogging code here ' Your datalogging code goes here
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END </pre>
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