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Please help!!!

JULYBABYJULYBABY Posts: 15
edited 2012-09-12 13:04 in BASIC Stamp
I am a student at singapore. and i am given a project to do on "SUMOBOT COMPETITION KIT"
this is the first time i am doing a robotics :(
i am totally lost.

i am having this problem that when i link the robot to the pc using SERIAL Cable.
There is this pop out that say the no BASIC stamp found when i try to found it identification.
and my robot would start running around. i try to check online to find out ways to solve them.
but they been asking me to double check my "stamp"
but it already surface-mounted when i open up the kit.

PLEASE HELP ME !!!
THANK YOU !!! :D
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  • hawkhunterhawkhunter Posts: 18
    edited 2012-09-04 00:58
    what power supplys do you have hooked up?
  • hawkhunterhawkhunter Posts: 18
    edited 2012-09-04 01:05
    also what setting do you have the switch on
  • JULYBABYJULYBABY Posts: 15
    edited 2012-09-04 01:07
    i am using the battery box that is provided in the kit.that is mounted on
  • JULYBABYJULYBABY Posts: 15
    edited 2012-09-04 01:09
    there is 3 switch
    switch 0-No Power
    switch 1-Power PCB
    switch 2-Power PCB & Servos


    when i try to Run i am using switch 02 which power the PCB and Servos
  • hawkhunterhawkhunter Posts: 18
    edited 2012-09-04 01:14
    but it on setting one for now
    atleast that way it wont try to run away from you
  • hawkhunterhawkhunter Posts: 18
    edited 2012-09-04 01:16
    with the bot on setting 1 and you try to connect what happens
  • JULYBABYJULYBABY Posts: 15
    edited 2012-09-04 01:16
    okay :)
    changed. but its not trying to run anymore.
    but i still cant find BASIC stamp

    LOOPBACK : YES
    ECHO : NO
  • hawkhunterhawkhunter Posts: 18
    edited 2012-09-04 01:18
    what command are you using to connect to the bot
  • JULYBABYJULYBABY Posts: 15
    edited 2012-09-04 01:20
    'SumoBot_2.1_Moto_Align.BS2
    ' {$STAMP BS2}
    ' {$PBASIC 2.5}
    '
    [ I/O Definitions ]
    LMotor PIN 13 'Left Servo Motor
    RMotor PIN 12 'Right Servo Motor
    '
    [ Constants ]
    LStop CON 750 'Left Motor Stop
    RStop CON 750 'Right Motor Stop
    '
    [ Initialization ]
    Reset:
    LOW LMotor 'Initialize motor outputs
    LOW RMotor
    '----[ Program Code ]
    Main:
    DO
    PULSOUT LMotor,LStop 'Stop Left
    PULSOUT RMotor,RStop 'Stop Right
    PAUSE 20
    LOOP
    END


    i have try other command as well..but it end up the same results
  • JULYBABYJULYBABY Posts: 15
    edited 2012-09-04 01:21
    its download from www.parallax.com
    instruction from the book to test run the robot
  • hawkhunterhawkhunter Posts: 18
    edited 2012-09-04 01:27
    try this and see what happens
    [COLOR=#333333]' {$STAMP BS2}[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333]' {$PBASIC 2.5}

debug "hello"[/COLOR]
  • JULYBABYJULYBABY Posts: 15
    edited 2012-09-04 01:31
    no different still no BASIC Stamp is found.
    but i my Serial Port is doing fine. :(
    i just check them. so is the cable
  • hawkhunterhawkhunter Posts: 18
    edited 2012-09-04 01:33
    does that bot have a usb port?
  • JULYBABYJULYBABY Posts: 15
    edited 2012-09-04 01:35
    yes but its not mounted on. and i didnt add them in as well. :(
    and before me there is people who did this project using the same kit with me and its work for them
  • hawkhunterhawkhunter Posts: 18
    edited 2012-09-04 01:36
    is that serial cable the same kind that hooks to a monitor? if so maybe you can test the cable!
  • JULYBABYJULYBABY Posts: 15
    edited 2012-09-04 01:38
    yes i have test them already :D
    they are fine.
  • hawkhunterhawkhunter Posts: 18
    edited 2012-09-04 01:41
    I know this sounds like a dumb question but is the bot set to switch one when you try to load the code?
  • JULYBABYJULYBABY Posts: 15
    edited 2012-09-04 01:44
    eh nope. according to the guide, its is to be at switch 02 when in use.
  • hawkhunterhawkhunter Posts: 18
    edited 2012-09-04 01:45
    have you done the Run/Identify test.
  • JULYBABYJULYBABY Posts: 15
    edited 2012-09-04 01:47
    yes, but its say to insert the BASIC Stamp modules.
    but mine is already mounted on when purchases
  • hawkhunterhawkhunter Posts: 18
    edited 2012-09-04 01:47
    JULYBABY wrote: »
    eh nope. according to the guide, its is to be at switch 02 when in use.
    the only problem with switch to is the servos run. as long as the board has power when you try to conect is all that matters switch one is just easier to deal with if you are not testing motion.
  • hawkhunterhawkhunter Posts: 18
    edited 2012-09-04 01:49
    JULYBABY wrote: »
    yes, but its say to insert the BASIC Stamp modules.
    but mine is already mounted on when purchases

    i wonder if it is mounted right is a pin bent maybe? or mounted backwards?
  • JULYBABYJULYBABY Posts: 15
    edited 2012-09-04 01:49
    yeah but both way i tried, but both way failed. :(
  • JULYBABYJULYBABY Posts: 15
    edited 2012-09-04 01:52
    but its surface mounted.
    no pin is "outside".
    and i am doing test run, there is nothing to be place on the breadboard.
  • hawkhunterhawkhunter Posts: 18
    edited 2012-09-04 01:55
    it appears to me that module is not making the proper conection then
  • JULYBABYJULYBABY Posts: 15
    edited 2012-09-04 02:02
    you means its loose?
    the connection?
  • hawkhunterhawkhunter Posts: 18
    edited 2012-09-04 02:09
    loose,
    dirty,
    some how it is not making the proper conection. or it is bad
  • JULYBABYJULYBABY Posts: 15
    edited 2012-09-04 02:10
    oh okay, i think i try to clean it up and try again :D
    thank you :D
  • vaclav_salvaclav_sal Posts: 451
    edited 2012-09-10 20:14
    And where is you port selection / directive ?

    ' {$PORT COM1}
  • nrsmacnrsmac Posts: 42
    edited 2012-09-11 17:11
    Try checking the settings in the BASIC Stamp editor window. Try different COM ports. Try contacting Parallax Support as well, these guys are great at answering questions based on stuff like that.
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