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Problem while debugging a Boe-Bot Robot

heavy-freelancerheavy-freelancer Posts: 23
edited 2011-01-10 18:22 in Robotics
Hey,


I have a Boe-Bot, and I'm trying to execute my first code on it using Basic Stamp Editor


When I try to identify my robot in the editor he gives me for the USB port :
  • loopback = yes
  • echo = yes
But when I try to debug the program I get the error : (No Basic Stamp found)


Any suggestions ?


Thanks.

Comments

  • ajwardajward Posts: 1,130
    edited 2010-12-17 10:16
    I have a Boe-Bot, and I'm trying to execute my first code on it using Basic Stamp Editor
    When I try to identify my robot in the editor he gives me for the USB port :

    loopback = yes
    echo = yes

    But when I try to debug the program I get the error : (No Basic Stamp found)

    I've gotten that when I've forgotten to turn on Bob's power or if the USB cable is loose.

    Amanda
  • heavy-freelancerheavy-freelancer Posts: 23
    edited 2010-12-17 10:21
    No everything is just fine I putted the batteries on, and the USB cable work great.
  • Mike GreenMike Green Posts: 23,101
    edited 2010-12-17 11:34
    Again, almost all "No Basic Stamp found" messages are due to a problem with power to the Stamp or a problem with the serial connection between the PC and the BoeBot. If you have a Parallax USB to serial adapter, make sure you've properly installed the USB driver for the FTDI chip used in Parallax's adapter. Follow the instructions in the documentation. The driver and documentation is on Parallax's website and on FTDI's website. If you have some other manufacturer''s adapter make sure you've installed the appropriate driver and keep in mind that a lot of adapters don't work for this use.

    If you still can't get your BoeBot to work, the likelihood is that your problem is too complex to solve here on the forums and you should call or e-mail directly to Parallax's Tech Support Department.

    I just realized that you've posted the same message on two forums. Please don't do that. It's against forum rules.
  • heavy-freelancerheavy-freelancer Posts: 23
    edited 2010-12-17 11:58
    Sorry for the two posts its my first time here.

    Now it's working it was just a problem of betteries like you said.

    Now just one more question : In the Board what is the differnce between 0,1,2 ?

    Thanks again.
  • Mike GreenMike Green Posts: 23,101
    edited 2010-12-17 12:09
    Do you mean the slide switch settings? If so, 0 is off. 1 turns on the Stamp and the power to the breadboard area. 2 is like 1, but also turns on power to the 3-pin sockets on the board. On the BoeBot, these connect to the wheel servo motors, but you can connect other devices to these sockets as well. Read the documentation.
  • gosain.dannygosain.danny Posts: 3
    edited 2010-12-19 15:24
    hey
    i am using a BOE-BOT for my class summative project
    i am making a boe bot of "board of education"
    i have set up the boe bot but when i try to test the RightServoTest.bs2....a
    message appears that says no stamps found...i have tried everything that the troubleshooting page says..
    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help and reply soon..my summative is duue on 3 jan..so i need some time..
    Reply ASAP

    Dannyy
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    edited 2010-12-19 16:33
    Bad battery, usb adapter, cable, editor software, or Stamp, in decreasing order of probability.
  • gosain.dannygosain.danny Posts: 3
    edited 2010-12-29 19:50
    what is the USB adapter(the wire in the boe-bot or the some other attachment to it) and what is the STAMP
    Dannyy
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    edited 2010-12-29 20:30
    Feel free to come back once you find out what a Stamp is and ask some informed questions. You can't go wrong by reading the book.

    Jan 3 is coming fast, Daniel-san!
  • HumanoidoHumanoido Posts: 5,770
    edited 2010-12-30 20:57
    gosain.danny wrote: »
    what is the USB adapter(the wire in the boe-bot or the some other attachment to it) and what is the STAMP
    Dannyy
    Find out which board you have. If you have a serial board, you will need the USB adapter to connect to the USB port on a computer for programming. The Stamp is the controller module on the board.
  • HumanoidoHumanoido Posts: 5,770
    edited 2010-12-30 20:58
    gosain.danny wrote: »
    hey
    i am using a BOE-BOT for my class summative project
    i am making a boe bot of "board of education"
    i have set up the boe bot but when i try to test the RightServoTest.bs2....a
    message appears that says no stamps found...i have tried everything that the troubleshooting page says..
    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help and reply soon..my summative is duue on 3 jan..so i need some time..
    Reply ASAP Dannyy
    As Mike Green and Erco point out, the most likely cause is a bad battery. Good luck with your project.
  • gosain.dannygosain.danny Posts: 3
    edited 2011-01-10 16:08
    first off all
    thanks for ur help
    i figured out the problem
    i have another question
    i have to make my boe-bot do a obstacle course
    its easy,
    "i have to go forward for 10meters
    turn left and go 3meters
    turn left go 11meters
    and turn right and go 5 meters"
    can u please give me a website that has help to make such programs
    pleaaase help
    its due on 12 jan 2011

    thnx
    DANNYYYY
  • WhitWhit Posts: 4,191
    edited 2011-01-10 18:22
    Folks here are not going to do your homework for you. If you know how to go forward and backward, you can figure this out.

    If you are going forward at any speed, what variable determines how far you go?

    Good luck!
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