hardware not found

Archiver

Think it was big Al who advised us when faced with a similar problem...no
hardware found. If we spoke to the stamp from the Dos prompt No Joy! However
going thro the Windows route..My computer etc. solved the problem. Hardware
found!
Hope this helps.
Paul.

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I know this has probably been asked a thousand times, but I cannot
seem to get past the hardware not found message with my new Stamp2.
I have tried three different computers, new batteries, mode commands,
etc., etc. Can someone help? I am using the BS2 with the DOS based
stamp2.exe software. I am running it in the DOS mode of Windows 95
(afer rebooting into full screen DOS.) I used fresh batteries, and
tested then at about 8.5 volts. I used the serial cable that came
with my starter kit. I used the board of education that came with the
starter kit, and installed the BS2 on the board as per the
instructions--with the big IC away from the reset button. I believe
I am using the correct software for the Stamp2. Do I have to do
something to turn the com port "on" in DOS mode or do I need to
configure the communications (I tried mode 24,n,8,1 and variation to
no avail). What am I missing?