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Problem while debugging a Boe-Bot

heavy-freelancerheavy-freelancer Posts: 23
edited 2010-12-17 10:21 in BASIC Stamp
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

  • Mike GreenMike Green Posts: 23,101
    edited 2010-12-17 10:21
    "loopback = yes" only tells you that some of the wires in the serial cable are intact.
    "echo = yes" only tells you that information sent from the PC is echoed back to the PC. This is done by some components on the Stamp module, but doesn't say much about whether the Stamp is working.

    The Stamp Editor and the Stamp have to have a conversation or you get the "No Basic Stamp found" message. The main reason for this message is that the Stamp doesn't have power or the power source is inadequate. Another possibility is that the DTR (Data Terminal Ready) signal from the PC isn't working. The Stamp uses this to force the Stamp to reset. This is needed for the "conversation" to take place. If you're using a USB to serial adapter other than the one from Parallax, this may be missing. Some adapters don't implement this properly.

    Sometimes this document helps with USB problems.
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