Dead BS2 ???
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Hi all,
I have a BSII, with Parallax's carrier board, and have been trying all the
following:
- 2 computers, 2 different serial ports on each
- 5 serial cables
- 2 9V batteries (new)
- Windows and DOS interfaces
and I still cannot get the BSII recognized. The program sees the DTR/DCS
link and indicates "BS2 detected on COMx: but not responding...etc". It says
this even with the BS2 not plugged in...as it only checks the DTR/DCS link.
The question: do I have a totally dead BS2 ? Is there a sure way to know ?
Also, could someone with more experience indicate the BS2's sensitivity to
static discharges?
Thanks,
Mike
I have a BSII, with Parallax's carrier board, and have been trying all the
following:
- 2 computers, 2 different serial ports on each
- 5 serial cables
- 2 9V batteries (new)
- Windows and DOS interfaces
and I still cannot get the BSII recognized. The program sees the DTR/DCS
link and indicates "BS2 detected on COMx: but not responding...etc". It says
this even with the BS2 not plugged in...as it only checks the DTR/DCS link.
The question: do I have a totally dead BS2 ? Is there a sure way to know ?
Also, could someone with more experience indicate the BS2's sensitivity to
static discharges?
Thanks,
Mike
Comments
Check to see if you have 5V available on the voltage output pin. That would
indicate if the regulator is functioning or not. If not, supply 5V regulated
to the 5V pin and see if that makes the Stamp work. If so -- bad regulator.
I have heard it is pretty easy to pop the regulator, but I have not done
this (of course, I usually use a 5V supply -- usually).
If you have 5V, then the next thing I would check would be the clock with a
scope if you have one.
Just my two cents.
Regards,
Al Williams
AWC
* This week only: save up to 70% on PAKs -- details at
http://www.al-williams.com/awce
>
Original Message
> From: Miguel Puchol [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=L2wDAilLEdaqzJR1l_r9xCxuSWzzobaAz3DIe_dCePbjB8CjRTYw3Q-_uraVDiH4IuBcZ7xd6E8drFXz]mpuchol@w...[/url
> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 5:18 PM
> To: basicstamps@egroups.com
> Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Dead BS2 ???
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have a BSII, with Parallax's carrier board, and have been trying all the
> following:
>
> - 2 computers, 2 different serial ports on each
> - 5 serial cables
> - 2 9V batteries (new)
> - Windows and DOS interfaces
>
> and I still cannot get the BSII recognized. The program sees the DTR/DCS
> link and indicates "BS2 detected on COMx: but not
> responding...etc". It says
> this even with the BS2 not plugged in...as it only checks the
> DTR/DCS link.
>
> The question: do I have a totally dead BS2 ? Is there a sure way to know ?
>
> Also, could someone with more experience indicate the BS2's sensitivity to
> static discharges?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
>
>
>
Check and make sure it's not backwards.
I do this all the time. It doesn't hurt it to have the pins reversed so
far as I can tell, but it won't work either. [noparse]:)[/noparse]
Sean T. Lamont, CTO / Chief NetNerd, Abstract Software, Inc. (ServNet)
Seattle - Bellingham - Vancouver - Portland - Everett - Tacoma - Bremerton
email: lamont@a... WWW: http://www.serv.net
"...There's no moral, it's just a lot of stuff that happens". - H. Simpson
Thanks for the tips - I have just checked the regulator, 4.94V which makes
it good. The clock check will have to wait, as my scope is out on loan at
the moment.
Cheers,
Mike
>
Mensaje original
> De: Al Williams [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=KzwYb3ZBg507Xj54kI4iXHzx3TINzKOG8CXd5YlJCKePprZ4Y4P6F96zNTWDcKmBCgZ_Ww8IFS6BV7Y]alw@a...[/url
> Enviado el: viernes, 19 de mayo de 2000 0:33
> Para: basicstamps@egroups.com
> Asunto: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Dead BS2 ???
>
>
> I have yet to fry a Stamp and I handle them all the time.
>
> Check to see if you have 5V available on the voltage output pin.
> That would
> indicate if the regulator is functioning or not. If not, supply
> 5V regulated
> to the 5V pin and see if that makes the Stamp work. If so -- bad
> regulator.
> I have heard it is pretty easy to pop the regulator, but I have not done
> this (of course, I usually use a 5V supply -- usually).
>
> If you have 5V, then the next thing I would check would be the
> clock with a
> scope if you have one.
>
> Just my two cents.
>
> Regards,
>
> Al Williams
> AWC
> * This week only: save up to 70% on PAKs -- details at
> http://www.al-williams.com/awce
>
>
> >
Original Message
> > From: Miguel Puchol [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=GXwuY5QvzeXj53zrcZQ4u-ikYfqMQMlBem6kF4FeHbCmmY2ayepkiJ1g0YJCrj4GMK3ZdZuChR4_]mpuchol@w...[/url
> > Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 5:18 PM
> > To: basicstamps@egroups.com
> > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Dead BS2 ???
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a BSII, with Parallax's carrier board, and have been
> trying all the
> > following:
> >
> > - 2 computers, 2 different serial ports on each
> > - 5 serial cables
> > - 2 9V batteries (new)
> > - Windows and DOS interfaces
> >
> > and I still cannot get the BSII recognized. The program sees the DTR/DCS
> > link and indicates "BS2 detected on COMx: but not
> > responding...etc". It says
> > this even with the BS2 not plugged in...as it only checks the
> > DTR/DCS link.
> >
> > The question: do I have a totally dead BS2 ? Is there a sure
> way to know ?
> >
> > Also, could someone with more experience indicate the BS2's
> sensitivity to
> > static discharges?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
it's not responding and the automatic port selection is selected, it can
give you a bogus message. Don't worry, try going to the editor in your
stamp II program and select preference. Select your com port. Try
that,..if not , e-mail me back.
Ralph
Florida
Original Message
From: Miguel Puchol <mpuchol@w...>
To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 6:17 PM
Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Dead BS2 ???
> Hi all,
>
> I have a BSII, with Parallax's carrier board, and have been trying all the
> following:
>
> - 2 computers, 2 different serial ports on each
> - 5 serial cables
> - 2 9V batteries (new)
> - Windows and DOS interfaces
>
> and I still cannot get the BSII recognized. The program sees the DTR/DCS
> link and indicates "BS2 detected on COMx: but not responding...etc". It
says
> this even with the BS2 not plugged in...as it only checks the DTR/DCS
link.
>
> The question: do I have a totally dead BS2 ? Is there a sure way to know ?
>
> Also, could someone with more experience indicate the BS2's sensitivity to
> static discharges?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
>
>
>
>
>
check out my comments on StampII, am I far off on my advise.
Thanks
Ralph
Original Message
From: Al Williams <alw@a...>
To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 6:33 PM
Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Dead BS2 ???
> I have yet to fry a Stamp and I handle them all the time.
>
> Check to see if you have 5V available on the voltage output pin. That
would
> indicate if the regulator is functioning or not. If not, supply 5V
regulated
> to the 5V pin and see if that makes the Stamp work. If so -- bad
regulator.
> I have heard it is pretty easy to pop the regulator, but I have not done
> this (of course, I usually use a 5V supply -- usually).
>
> If you have 5V, then the next thing I would check would be the clock with
a
> scope if you have one.
>
> Just my two cents.
>
> Regards,
>
> Al Williams
> AWC
> * This week only: save up to 70% on PAKs -- details at
> http://www.al-williams.com/awce
>
>
> >
Original Message
> > From: Miguel Puchol [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=knGYKe1G1VNebLsqRE6BLTCDneX9O2gkXYwMWqEsNhwJpVGgy6fuc6nvjrKCqfsbRc5DNyVGNs13pA]mpuchol@w...[/url
> > Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 5:18 PM
> > To: basicstamps@egroups.com
> > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Dead BS2 ???
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a BSII, with Parallax's carrier board, and have been trying all
the
> > following:
> >
> > - 2 computers, 2 different serial ports on each
> > - 5 serial cables
> > - 2 9V batteries (new)
> > - Windows and DOS interfaces
> >
> > and I still cannot get the BSII recognized. The program sees the DTR/DCS
> > link and indicates "BS2 detected on COMx: but not
> > responding...etc". It says
> > this even with the BS2 not plugged in...as it only checks the
> > DTR/DCS link.
> >
> > The question: do I have a totally dead BS2 ? Is there a sure way to know
?
> >
> > Also, could someone with more experience indicate the BS2's sensitivity
to
> > static discharges?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
Quick code question
I am receiving and storing gps data as this:
latA var byte(4) etc...
I want to write ....if latA(0)<2 then in_range
it doesnot work, any help
.
Original Message
From: Al Williams <alw@a...>
To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 6:33 PM
Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Dead BS2 ???
> I have yet to fry a Stamp and I handle them all the time.
>
> Check to see if you have 5V available on the voltage output pin. That
would
> indicate if the regulator is functioning or not. If not, supply 5V
regulated
> to the 5V pin and see if that makes the Stamp work. If so -- bad
regulator.
> I have heard it is pretty easy to pop the regulator, but I have not done
> this (of course, I usually use a 5V supply -- usually).
>
> If you have 5V, then the next thing I would check would be the clock with
a
> scope if you have one.
>
> Just my two cents.
>
> Regards,
>
> Al Williams
> AWC
> * This week only: save up to 70% on PAKs -- details at
> http://www.al-williams.com/awce
>
>
> >
Original Message
> > From: Miguel Puchol [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=xecTVpkmXhngFWm7jji2O79UzSefukufVw2B0BqEd8GhOmH9X9d3sxy1U_uxLnINm4PTp7RvW2w2Qg4z]mpuchol@w...[/url
> > Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 5:18 PM
> > To: basicstamps@egroups.com
> > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Dead BS2 ???
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a BSII, with Parallax's carrier board, and have been trying all
the
> > following:
> >
> > - 2 computers, 2 different serial ports on each
> > - 5 serial cables
> > - 2 9V batteries (new)
> > - Windows and DOS interfaces
> >
> > and I still cannot get the BSII recognized. The program sees the DTR/DCS
> > link and indicates "BS2 detected on COMx: but not
> > responding...etc". It says
> > this even with the BS2 not plugged in...as it only checks the
> > DTR/DCS link.
> >
> > The question: do I have a totally dead BS2 ? Is there a sure way to know
?
> >
> > Also, could someone with more experience indicate the BS2's sensitivity
to
> > static discharges?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
I've found the pin trim length to be somewhat variable on the BS2s that I've
used. A couple of times I've received BS2s with significantly different pin
trim lengths from one side of the board to the other. This can lead to the
user inserting the board into the socket so that it is level to the eye,
however one row of pins is not fully seated in the socket. This can appear
to be a DOA stamp. Verify that the stamp is fully seated within the socket.
Just a thought.
Cheers.
>From: "Ralph Rogers" <fdcsouth@9...>
>Reply-To: basicstamps@egroups.com
>To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
>Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Dead BS2 ???M
>Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 21:23:26 -0400
>
>Al
>check out my comments on StampII, am I far off on my advise.
>
>Thanks
>Ralph
>
Original Message
>From: Al Williams <alw@a...>
>To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
>Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 6:33 PM
>Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Dead BS2 ???
>
>
> > I have yet to fry a Stamp and I handle them all the time.
> >
> > Check to see if you have 5V available on the voltage output pin. That
>would
> > indicate if the regulator is functioning or not. If not, supply 5V
>regulated
> > to the 5V pin and see if that makes the Stamp work. If so -- bad
>regulator.
> > I have heard it is pretty easy to pop the regulator, but I have not done
> > this (of course, I usually use a 5V supply -- usually).
> >
> > If you have 5V, then the next thing I would check would be the clock
>with
>a
> > scope if you have one.
> >
> > Just my two cents.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Al Williams
> > AWC
> > * This week only: save up to 70% on PAKs -- details at
> > http://www.al-williams.com/awce
> >
> >
> > >
Original Message
> > > From: Miguel Puchol [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=BYjD1HiWd0vy55Knw-LvVC9alwMelDWudMW95jrbKeBOd4ZDr2WVm3-Uz5fzmj-azZyYWj9cYx8w8Q]mpuchol@w...[/url
> > > Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 5:18 PM
> > > To: basicstamps@egroups.com
> > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Dead BS2 ???
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I have a BSII, with Parallax's carrier board, and have been trying all
>the
> > > following:
> > >
> > > - 2 computers, 2 different serial ports on each
> > > - 5 serial cables
> > > - 2 9V batteries (new)
> > > - Windows and DOS interfaces
> > >
> > > and I still cannot get the BSII recognized. The program sees the
>DTR/DCS
> > > link and indicates "BS2 detected on COMx: but not
> > > responding...etc". It says
> > > this even with the BS2 not plugged in...as it only checks the
> > > DTR/DCS link.
> > >
> > > The question: do I have a totally dead BS2 ? Is there a sure way to
>know
>?
> > >
> > > Also, could someone with more experience indicate the BS2's
>sensitivity
>to
> > > static discharges?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Mike
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
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