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Basic Stamp position on Education Board

dskmjaynedskmjayne Posts: 1
edited 2011-02-18 19:00 in BASIC Stamp
What is the position or location the basic stamp should be in on the education board?

I am new to stamps and have downloaded the program, but cannot get the basic stamp to be recognized. I have tried all of the troubleshooting tips, but still no luck. Any help would be appreciated.

Comments

  • FranklinFranklin Posts: 4,747
    edited 2011-02-16 18:07
    If you look at the stamp and the board there are marks on both that should match. The manuals are on line and can be downloaded if you still have trouble you could post a picture and some one would tell you. Don't guess, if you don't know stop and find out.
  • Mike GreenMike Green Posts: 23,101
    edited 2011-02-16 18:13
    Almost all ICs have their pin #1 marked with a small dot or dimple. In the case of DIP (Dual Inline Package) ICs, there may be a mark, usually a notch, on the end with pin #1 and the last pin. Either this notch or the dot or dimple is also marked on the printed circuit board. If the IC is socketed, the socket usually has a notch corresponding to the one on the IC.

    Most problems with "Stamp not recognized" are caused by either inadequate power due to weak batteries or the power switch being off or are caused by a faulty serial connection. Either the cable is bad or, if USB is used, the USB to serial adapter is not one that properly implements the control lines (DTR in particular).
  • Mark KiblerMark Kibler Posts: 546
    edited 2011-02-18 19:00
    Mike Green wrote: »
    Most problems with "Stamp not recognized" are caused by either inadequate power due to weak batteries or the power switch being off or are caused by a faulty serial connection. Either the cable is bad or, if USB is used, the USB to serial adapter is not one that properly implements the control lines (DTR in particular).


    I agree with Mike. Our project team got the "Stamp not recognized" error message when we used an off-brand (Belkin) USB to serial adapter or when the batteries were low. You may want to invest in a Parallax USB to Serial (RS-232) Adapter with Cable (Item code 28031.) This may remedy your problem; it did for us.

    And as Mike suggested, make sure the stamp is lined up in the correct position in the slot where you plug it in. There IS a "right side up" and "upside down". position. Match the shapes on the stamp to the shapes on the BOE when you plug it in.

    Regards,

    Mark - ARLISS Team New Hampshire
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