At this point, you should have:
An identification window will appear similar to the one shown here. This example shows that a BASIC Stamp 2 has been detected on COM5.
If the Run -> Identify test DID NOT locate the BASIC Stamp on any COM port, you will need to go to the Troubleshooting section.
First, let's add this page to your "Favorites" list so you can find your way back here easily when you're done exploring.
Later, when you want to return to this page, you can click on the Favorites menu in the lower left of the window:
...and then click on "Testing the Connection" in the Favorite Topics list to return to this page.
BASIC Stamp Help Version 2.5.4
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8/8/2012