BS1 connections

Steve2381

Having never actually used a BS1 stamp before.... I started on the BS2.... I assume I can still program it using the parallel port (pin 25-GND, pin 11-busy, pin 2-data)?
I know there is a serial converter, but I don't have one of those.

Thanks
Steve

dandreae

The parallel port is for older computers that have straight DOS, meaning Windows 98 and below.· I highly recommend the adapter for $4.99 to make it easier or we have a circuit diagram showing you how to make the connection at this link:· http://www.parallax.com/tabid/391/Default.aspx

Dave





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Dave Andreae

Parallax Tech Support·

Steve2381

Ok. Made a serial connector.

I have never used the SERIN/SEROUT command before. I am intending to send 7 bits of information, via pin 7 through a 418mhz linK.

What would be the commands?

I have started with:

SEROUT 7,N2400,("abc",c1,c2,c3,c4,c5,c6,c7)

SERIN 7,N2400, ("abc"),#c1,#c2,#c3,#c4,#c5,#c6,#c7

Have I missed out anything? Well, I must have... it doesn't work! I was under the impression the "abc" would act as a 'synch' with the SERIN waiting for that to arrive before continuing.
Do I need the # symbols on the SERIN?

Thanks
Steve

Post Edited (Steve2381) : 8/12/2009 1:27:02 PM GMT

dandreae

Have you tried debugging the variables to see if they are coming in?· Can you attach your code as .bs file?

Dave

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Dave Andreae

Parallax Tech Support·

Steve2381

Ok. Got the link working. Not very reliable at the moment (doesn't need the #). Let me tweak around and if I get any more problems, I will post the code.
Thanks Dave