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I have been having trouble programming my BS2 with my new computer.
Don, you helped me out somewhat but I didn't give you accurate
information. I was hoping that we could start all over and I'll tell
you what my specs are and we can figure out a solution. Right now I
need to program more than ever.
(in case anyone is reading) I have a BS2 on a Super Carrier Board. I
have perfectly good 9V batteries connected to it. I have a 9-pin
connector cord, but my computer does not have that type of plug-in.
Instead, I have a parallel port, a 15-pin port, and two USB ports. I
bought a 9-pin to parallel port adaptor, but it doesn't seem to help.
I'm running WinXP and using the windows version of BS2 programming.
When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it detects
the BS2, but it's not responding. It also tells me to check the
battery, which I do not believe is the problem (I've run several
batteries). If there is anymore info you need, please tell me. Of
course, if no one answers this, I'm up the creek without a
paddle...any and all help is appreciated.
Don, you helped me out somewhat but I didn't give you accurate
information. I was hoping that we could start all over and I'll tell
you what my specs are and we can figure out a solution. Right now I
need to program more than ever.
(in case anyone is reading) I have a BS2 on a Super Carrier Board. I
have perfectly good 9V batteries connected to it. I have a 9-pin
connector cord, but my computer does not have that type of plug-in.
Instead, I have a parallel port, a 15-pin port, and two USB ports. I
bought a 9-pin to parallel port adaptor, but it doesn't seem to help.
I'm running WinXP and using the windows version of BS2 programming.
When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it detects
the BS2, but it's not responding. It also tells me to check the
battery, which I do not believe is the problem (I've run several
batteries). If there is anymore info you need, please tell me. Of
course, if no one answers this, I'm up the creek without a
paddle...any and all help is appreciated.
Comments
(connector on the computer has only holes, not pins) then you are probably
out of luck with that computer. The BS2 is designed to be programmed ONLY
through a SERIAL port (connector on the computer has 9 or 25 pins, not
holes). Only the BS1 can be programmed through a parallel port.
I don't really know why you would get any kind of response from the
parallel port ("When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it
detects the BS2, but it's not responding...") because the editor is
supposed to only poll the serial ports. I can't imagine why your computer
would have only a parallel port and no serial port at all, but from what you
describe, that seems to be the case. The 15 pin port is usually for hooking
up joy sticks. If it is a serial port or some kind of shared port, I
wouldn't know how to handle interfacing with that connector.
Basically, I don't know what to tell you at this point, assuming I am
reading your email correctly. Do you have access to any other PC. Even an
old slow one could program the BS2 quite easily. Let me know if I am
missing anything.
Don
Original Message
From: "astro_fizzix" <astro_fizzix@y...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:15 AM
Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> I have been having trouble programming my BS2 with my new computer.
> Don, you helped me out somewhat but I didn't give you accurate
> information. I was hoping that we could start all over and I'll tell
> you what my specs are and we can figure out a solution. Right now I
> need to program more than ever.
> (in case anyone is reading) I have a BS2 on a Super Carrier Board. I
> have perfectly good 9V batteries connected to it. I have a 9-pin
> connector cord, but my computer does not have that type of plug-in.
> Instead, I have a parallel port, a 15-pin port, and two USB ports. I
> bought a 9-pin to parallel port adaptor, but it doesn't seem to help.
> I'm running WinXP and using the windows version of BS2 programming.
> When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it detects
> the BS2, but it's not responding. It also tells me to check the
> battery, which I do not believe is the problem (I've run several
> batteries). If there is anymore info you need, please tell me. Of
> course, if no one answers this, I'm up the creek without a
> paddle...any and all help is appreciated.
>
>
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through the USB port via some kind of USB-to-serial conversion process, if
that is even possible. Something like that is better asked of Parallax or
one of the more experienced people on the Group.
Good Luck!
Don
Original Message
From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> Ok, I think I see the problem. If you only have a parallel port
> (connector on the computer has only holes, not pins) then you are probably
> out of luck with that computer. The BS2 is designed to be programmed ONLY
> through a SERIAL port (connector on the computer has 9 or 25 pins, not
> holes). Only the BS1 can be programmed through a parallel port.
> I don't really know why you would get any kind of response from the
> parallel port ("When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it
> detects the BS2, but it's not responding...") because the editor is
> supposed to only poll the serial ports. I can't imagine why your
computer
> would have only a parallel port and no serial port at all, but from what
you
> describe, that seems to be the case. The 15 pin port is usually for
hooking
> up joy sticks. If it is a serial port or some kind of shared port, I
> wouldn't know how to handle interfacing with that connector.
> Basically, I don't know what to tell you at this point, assuming I am
> reading your email correctly. Do you have access to any other PC. Even
an
> old slow one could program the BS2 quite easily. Let me know if I am
> missing anything.
>
> Don
>
Original Message
> From: "astro_fizzix" <astro_fizzix@y...>
> To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:15 AM
> Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
>
>
> > I have been having trouble programming my BS2 with my new computer.
> > Don, you helped me out somewhat but I didn't give you accurate
> > information. I was hoping that we could start all over and I'll tell
> > you what my specs are and we can figure out a solution. Right now I
> > need to program more than ever.
> > (in case anyone is reading) I have a BS2 on a Super Carrier Board. I
> > have perfectly good 9V batteries connected to it. I have a 9-pin
> > connector cord, but my computer does not have that type of plug-in.
> > Instead, I have a parallel port, a 15-pin port, and two USB ports. I
> > bought a 9-pin to parallel port adaptor, but it doesn't seem to help.
> > I'm running WinXP and using the windows version of BS2 programming.
> > When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it detects
> > the BS2, but it's not responding. It also tells me to check the
> > battery, which I do not believe is the problem (I've run several
> > batteries). If there is anymore info you need, please tell me. Of
> > course, if no one answers this, I'm up the creek without a
> > paddle...any and all help is appreciated.
> >
> >
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Doesn't even require a power adapter. Its made by belkin.
Original Message
From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 1:33 PM
Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> The only other thing that comes to me is you might investigate working
> through the USB port via some kind of USB-to-serial conversion process, if
> that is even possible. Something like that is better asked of Parallax or
> one of the more experienced people on the Group.
> Good Luck!
> Don
>
Original Message
> From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
> To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:29 AM
> Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
>
>
> > Ok, I think I see the problem. If you only have a parallel port
> > (connector on the computer has only holes, not pins) then you are
probably
> > out of luck with that computer. The BS2 is designed to be programmed
ONLY
> > through a SERIAL port (connector on the computer has 9 or 25 pins, not
> > holes). Only the BS1 can be programmed through a parallel port.
> > I don't really know why you would get any kind of response from the
> > parallel port ("When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that
it
> > detects the BS2, but it's not responding...") because the editor is
> > supposed to only poll the serial ports. I can't imagine why your
> computer
> > would have only a parallel port and no serial port at all, but from what
> you
> > describe, that seems to be the case. The 15 pin port is usually for
> hooking
> > up joy sticks. If it is a serial port or some kind of shared port, I
> > wouldn't know how to handle interfacing with that connector.
> > Basically, I don't know what to tell you at this point, assuming I
am
> > reading your email correctly. Do you have access to any other PC. Even
> an
> > old slow one could program the BS2 quite easily. Let me know if I am
> > missing anything.
> >
> > Don
> >
Original Message
> > From: "astro_fizzix" <astro_fizzix@y...>
> > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:15 AM
> > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> >
> >
> > > I have been having trouble programming my BS2 with my new computer.
> > > Don, you helped me out somewhat but I didn't give you accurate
> > > information. I was hoping that we could start all over and I'll tell
> > > you what my specs are and we can figure out a solution. Right now I
> > > need to program more than ever.
> > > (in case anyone is reading) I have a BS2 on a Super Carrier Board. I
> > > have perfectly good 9V batteries connected to it. I have a 9-pin
> > > connector cord, but my computer does not have that type of plug-in.
> > > Instead, I have a parallel port, a 15-pin port, and two USB ports. I
> > > bought a 9-pin to parallel port adaptor, but it doesn't seem to help.
> > > I'm running WinXP and using the windows version of BS2 programming.
> > > When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it detects
> > > the BS2, but it's not responding. It also tells me to check the
> > > battery, which I do not believe is the problem (I've run several
> > > batteries). If there is anymore info you need, please tell me. Of
> > > course, if no one answers this, I'm up the creek without a
> > > paddle...any and all help is appreciated.
> > >
> > >
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Don
Original Message
From: "Ricky Konvicka" <ricky@m...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:37 AM
Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> I am using a usb to serial I got from best buy and it works quite well.
> Doesn't even require a power adapter. Its made by belkin.
>
>
>
Original Message
> From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
> To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 1:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
>
>
> > The only other thing that comes to me is you might investigate
working
> > through the USB port via some kind of USB-to-serial conversion process,
if
> > that is even possible. Something like that is better asked of Parallax
or
> > one of the more experienced people on the Group.
> > Good Luck!
> > Don
> >
Original Message
> > From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
> > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:29 AM
> > Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> >
> >
> > > Ok, I think I see the problem. If you only have a parallel port
> > > (connector on the computer has only holes, not pins) then you are
> probably
> > > out of luck with that computer. The BS2 is designed to be programmed
> ONLY
> > > through a SERIAL port (connector on the computer has 9 or 25 pins, not
> > > holes). Only the BS1 can be programmed through a parallel port.
> > > I don't really know why you would get any kind of response from
the
> > > parallel port ("When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says
that
> it
> > > detects the BS2, but it's not responding...") because the editor is
> > > supposed to only poll the serial ports. I can't imagine why your
> > computer
> > > would have only a parallel port and no serial port at all, but from
what
> > you
> > > describe, that seems to be the case. The 15 pin port is usually for
> > hooking
> > > up joy sticks. If it is a serial port or some kind of shared port, I
> > > wouldn't know how to handle interfacing with that connector.
> > > Basically, I don't know what to tell you at this point, assuming I
> am
> > > reading your email correctly. Do you have access to any other PC.
Even
> > an
> > > old slow one could program the BS2 quite easily. Let me know if I am
> > > missing anything.
> > >
> > > Don
> > >
Original Message
> > > From: "astro_fizzix" <astro_fizzix@y...>
> > > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:15 AM
> > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> > >
> > >
> > > > I have been having trouble programming my BS2 with my new computer.
> > > > Don, you helped me out somewhat but I didn't give you accurate
> > > > information. I was hoping that we could start all over and I'll tell
> > > > you what my specs are and we can figure out a solution. Right now I
> > > > need to program more than ever.
> > > > (in case anyone is reading) I have a BS2 on a Super Carrier Board.
I
> > > > have perfectly good 9V batteries connected to it. I have a 9-pin
> > > > connector cord, but my computer does not have that type of plug-in.
> > > > Instead, I have a parallel port, a 15-pin port, and two USB ports. I
> > > > bought a 9-pin to parallel port adaptor, but it doesn't seem to
help.
> > > > I'm running WinXP and using the windows version of BS2 programming.
> > > > When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it detects
> > > > the BS2, but it's not responding. It also tells me to check the
> > > > battery, which I do not believe is the problem (I've run several
> > > > batteries). If there is anymore info you need, please tell me. Of
> > > > course, if no one answers this, I'm up the creek without a
> > > > paddle...any and all help is appreciated.
> > > >
> > > >
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I have little USB experience because my machines have serial ports and I
haven't needed any USB-only devices, though I do have four USB ports on one
machine.
Don
Original Message
From: "Ricky Konvicka" <ricky@m...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:37 AM
Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> I am using a usb to serial I got from best buy and it works quite well.
> Doesn't even require a power adapter. Its made by belkin.
>
>
>
Original Message
> From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
> To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 1:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
>
>
> > The only other thing that comes to me is you might investigate
working
> > through the USB port via some kind of USB-to-serial conversion process,
if
> > that is even possible. Something like that is better asked of Parallax
or
> > one of the more experienced people on the Group.
> > Good Luck!
> > Don
> >
Original Message
> > From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
> > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:29 AM
> > Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> >
> >
> > > Ok, I think I see the problem. If you only have a parallel port
> > > (connector on the computer has only holes, not pins) then you are
> probably
> > > out of luck with that computer. The BS2 is designed to be programmed
> ONLY
> > > through a SERIAL port (connector on the computer has 9 or 25 pins, not
> > > holes). Only the BS1 can be programmed through a parallel port.
> > > I don't really know why you would get any kind of response from
the
> > > parallel port ("When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says
that
> it
> > > detects the BS2, but it's not responding...") because the editor is
> > > supposed to only poll the serial ports. I can't imagine why your
> > computer
> > > would have only a parallel port and no serial port at all, but from
what
> > you
> > > describe, that seems to be the case. The 15 pin port is usually for
> > hooking
> > > up joy sticks. If it is a serial port or some kind of shared port, I
> > > wouldn't know how to handle interfacing with that connector.
> > > Basically, I don't know what to tell you at this point, assuming I
> am
> > > reading your email correctly. Do you have access to any other PC.
Even
> > an
> > > old slow one could program the BS2 quite easily. Let me know if I am
> > > missing anything.
> > >
> > > Don
> > >
Original Message
> > > From: "astro_fizzix" <astro_fizzix@y...>
> > > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:15 AM
> > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> > >
> > >
> > > > I have been having trouble programming my BS2 with my new computer.
> > > > Don, you helped me out somewhat but I didn't give you accurate
> > > > information. I was hoping that we could start all over and I'll tell
> > > > you what my specs are and we can figure out a solution. Right now I
> > > > need to program more than ever.
> > > > (in case anyone is reading) I have a BS2 on a Super Carrier Board.
I
> > > > have perfectly good 9V batteries connected to it. I have a 9-pin
> > > > connector cord, but my computer does not have that type of plug-in.
> > > > Instead, I have a parallel port, a 15-pin port, and two USB ports. I
> > > > bought a 9-pin to parallel port adaptor, but it doesn't seem to
help.
> > > > I'm running WinXP and using the windows version of BS2 programming.
> > > > When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it detects
> > > > the BS2, but it's not responding. It also tells me to check the
> > > > battery, which I do not believe is the problem (I've run several
> > > > batteries). If there is anymore info you need, please tell me. Of
> > > > course, if no one answers this, I'm up the creek without a
> > > > paddle...any and all help is appreciated.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > To UNSUBSCRIBE, just send mail to:
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> > > Body of the message will be ignored.
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Editor finds the available port at your up and running.
Original Message
From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 1:42 PM
Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> Now I'm curious! How do you tell the Stamp editor to use the USB
port?
> I have little USB experience because my machines have serial ports and I
> haven't needed any USB-only devices, though I do have four USB ports on
one
> machine.
> Don
>
Original Message
> From: "Ricky Konvicka" <ricky@m...>
> To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:37 AM
> Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
>
>
> > I am using a usb to serial I got from best buy and it works quite well.
> > Doesn't even require a power adapter. Its made by belkin.
> >
> >
> >
Original Message
> > From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
> > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 1:33 PM
> > Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> >
> >
> > > The only other thing that comes to me is you might investigate
> working
> > > through the USB port via some kind of USB-to-serial conversion
process,
> if
> > > that is even possible. Something like that is better asked of
Parallax
> or
> > > one of the more experienced people on the Group.
> > > Good Luck!
> > > Don
> > >
Original Message
> > > From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
> > > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:29 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> > >
> > >
> > > > Ok, I think I see the problem. If you only have a parallel port
> > > > (connector on the computer has only holes, not pins) then you are
> > probably
> > > > out of luck with that computer. The BS2 is designed to be
programmed
> > ONLY
> > > > through a SERIAL port (connector on the computer has 9 or 25 pins,
not
> > > > holes). Only the BS1 can be programmed through a parallel port.
> > > > I don't really know why you would get any kind of response from
> the
> > > > parallel port ("When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says
> that
> > it
> > > > detects the BS2, but it's not responding...") because the editor is
> > > > supposed to only poll the serial ports. I can't imagine why your
> > > computer
> > > > would have only a parallel port and no serial port at all, but from
> what
> > > you
> > > > describe, that seems to be the case. The 15 pin port is usually for
> > > hooking
> > > > up joy sticks. If it is a serial port or some kind of shared port,
I
> > > > wouldn't know how to handle interfacing with that connector.
> > > > Basically, I don't know what to tell you at this point, assuming
I
> > am
> > > > reading your email correctly. Do you have access to any other PC.
> Even
> > > an
> > > > old slow one could program the BS2 quite easily. Let me know if I
am
> > > > missing anything.
> > > >
> > > > Don
> > > >
Original Message
> > > > From: "astro_fizzix" <astro_fizzix@y...>
> > > > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:15 AM
> > > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > I have been having trouble programming my BS2 with my new
computer.
> > > > > Don, you helped me out somewhat but I didn't give you accurate
> > > > > information. I was hoping that we could start all over and I'll
tell
> > > > > you what my specs are and we can figure out a solution. Right now
I
> > > > > need to program more than ever.
> > > > > (in case anyone is reading) I have a BS2 on a Super Carrier
Board.
> I
> > > > > have perfectly good 9V batteries connected to it. I have a 9-pin
> > > > > connector cord, but my computer does not have that type of
plug-in.
> > > > > Instead, I have a parallel port, a 15-pin port, and two USB ports.
I
> > > > > bought a 9-pin to parallel port adaptor, but it doesn't seem to
> help.
> > > > > I'm running WinXP and using the windows version of BS2
programming.
> > > > > When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it detects
> > > > > the BS2, but it's not responding. It also tells me to check the
> > > > > battery, which I do not believe is the problem (I've run several
> > > > > batteries). If there is anymore info you need, please tell me. Of
> > > > > course, if no one answers this, I'm up the creek without a
> > > > > paddle...any and all help is appreciated.
> > > > >
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You never know what kind of difficulties may arise when computing or
stamping.
Thanks for the info, and I'm really hoping this will help astro_fizzix. He
has been dealing with this problem for weeks.
Don
Original Message
From: "Ricky Konvicka" <ricky@m...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> Actually it just creates another serial port when you install the adapter.
> Editor finds the available port at your up and running.
>
>
Original Message
> From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
> To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 1:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
>
>
> > Now I'm curious! How do you tell the Stamp editor to use the USB
> port?
> > I have little USB experience because my machines have serial ports and I
> > haven't needed any USB-only devices, though I do have four USB ports on
> one
> > machine.
> > Don
> >
Original Message
> > From: "Ricky Konvicka" <ricky@m...>
> > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:37 AM
> > Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> >
> >
> > > I am using a usb to serial I got from best buy and it works quite
well.
> > > Doesn't even require a power adapter. Its made by belkin.
> > >
> > >
> > >
Original Message
> > > From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
> > > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 1:33 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> > >
> > >
> > > > The only other thing that comes to me is you might investigate
> > working
> > > > through the USB port via some kind of USB-to-serial conversion
> process,
> > if
> > > > that is even possible. Something like that is better asked of
> Parallax
> > or
> > > > one of the more experienced people on the Group.
> > > > Good Luck!
> > > > Don
> > > >
Original Message
> > > > From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
> > > > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:29 AM
> > > > Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Ok, I think I see the problem. If you only have a parallel
port
> > > > > (connector on the computer has only holes, not pins) then you are
> > > probably
> > > > > out of luck with that computer. The BS2 is designed to be
> programmed
> > > ONLY
> > > > > through a SERIAL port (connector on the computer has 9 or 25 pins,
> not
> > > > > holes). Only the BS1 can be programmed through a parallel port.
> > > > > I don't really know why you would get any kind of response
from
> > the
> > > > > parallel port ("When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says
> > that
> > > it
> > > > > detects the BS2, but it's not responding...") because the editor
is
> > > > > supposed to only poll the serial ports. I can't imagine why your
> > > > computer
> > > > > would have only a parallel port and no serial port at all, but
from
> > what
> > > > you
> > > > > describe, that seems to be the case. The 15 pin port is usually
for
> > > > hooking
> > > > > up joy sticks. If it is a serial port or some kind of shared
port,
> I
> > > > > wouldn't know how to handle interfacing with that connector.
> > > > > Basically, I don't know what to tell you at this point,
assuming
> I
> > > am
> > > > > reading your email correctly. Do you have access to any other PC.
> > Even
> > > > an
> > > > > old slow one could program the BS2 quite easily. Let me know if I
> am
> > > > > missing anything.
> > > > >
> > > > > Don
> > > > >
Original Message
> > > > > From: "astro_fizzix" <astro_fizzix@y...>
> > > > > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:15 AM
> > > > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > I have been having trouble programming my BS2 with my new
> computer.
> > > > > > Don, you helped me out somewhat but I didn't give you accurate
> > > > > > information. I was hoping that we could start all over and I'll
> tell
> > > > > > you what my specs are and we can figure out a solution. Right
now
> I
> > > > > > need to program more than ever.
> > > > > > (in case anyone is reading) I have a BS2 on a Super Carrier
> Board.
> > I
> > > > > > have perfectly good 9V batteries connected to it. I have a 9-pin
> > > > > > connector cord, but my computer does not have that type of
> plug-in.
> > > > > > Instead, I have a parallel port, a 15-pin port, and two USB
ports.
> I
> > > > > > bought a 9-pin to parallel port adaptor, but it doesn't seem to
> > help.
> > > > > > I'm running WinXP and using the windows version of BS2
> programming.
> > > > > > When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it
detects
> > > > > > the BS2, but it's not responding. It also tells me to check the
> > > > > > battery, which I do not believe is the problem (I've run several
> > > > > > batteries). If there is anymore info you need, please tell me.
Of
> > > > > > course, if no one answers this, I'm up the creek without a
> > > > > > paddle...any and all help is appreciated.
> > > > > >
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into a usb port and expanded to 4 usb, one nine pin serial, a keyboard, a
mouse, and a port that would read the memory cards from some cameras. This
one is at circuit city. But it had windows xp driver problems. May have it
fixed now though.
Original Message
From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 1:57 PM
Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> Hmm, cool. So it makes the USB a COM port. I'll keep this in mind.
> You never know what kind of difficulties may arise when computing or
> stamping.
> Thanks for the info, and I'm really hoping this will help astro_fizzix.
He
> has been dealing with this problem for weeks.
> Don
>
Original Message
> From: "Ricky Konvicka" <ricky@m...>
> To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:52 AM
> Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
>
>
> > Actually it just creates another serial port when you install the
adapter.
> > Editor finds the available port at your up and running.
> >
> >
Original Message
> > From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
> > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 1:42 PM
> > Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> >
> >
> > > Now I'm curious! How do you tell the Stamp editor to use the USB
> > port?
> > > I have little USB experience because my machines have serial ports and
I
> > > haven't needed any USB-only devices, though I do have four USB ports
on
> > one
> > > machine.
> > > Don
> > >
Original Message
> > > From: "Ricky Konvicka" <ricky@m...>
> > > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:37 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> > >
> > >
> > > > I am using a usb to serial I got from best buy and it works quite
> well.
> > > > Doesn't even require a power adapter. Its made by belkin.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
Original Message
> > > > From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
> > > > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 1:33 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > The only other thing that comes to me is you might investigate
> > > working
> > > > > through the USB port via some kind of USB-to-serial conversion
> > process,
> > > if
> > > > > that is even possible. Something like that is better asked of
> > Parallax
> > > or
> > > > > one of the more experienced people on the Group.
> > > > > Good Luck!
> > > > > Don
> > > > >
Original Message
> > > > > From: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
> > > > > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:29 AM
> > > > > Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > Ok, I think I see the problem. If you only have a parallel
> port
> > > > > > (connector on the computer has only holes, not pins) then you
are
> > > > probably
> > > > > > out of luck with that computer. The BS2 is designed to be
> > programmed
> > > > ONLY
> > > > > > through a SERIAL port (connector on the computer has 9 or 25
pins,
> > not
> > > > > > holes). Only the BS1 can be programmed through a parallel port.
> > > > > > I don't really know why you would get any kind of response
> from
> > > the
> > > > > > parallel port ("When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it
says
> > > that
> > > > it
> > > > > > detects the BS2, but it's not responding...") because the
editor
> is
> > > > > > supposed to only poll the serial ports. I can't imagine why
your
> > > > > computer
> > > > > > would have only a parallel port and no serial port at all, but
> from
> > > what
> > > > > you
> > > > > > describe, that seems to be the case. The 15 pin port is usually
> for
> > > > > hooking
> > > > > > up joy sticks. If it is a serial port or some kind of shared
> port,
> > I
> > > > > > wouldn't know how to handle interfacing with that connector.
> > > > > > Basically, I don't know what to tell you at this point,
> assuming
> > I
> > > > am
> > > > > > reading your email correctly. Do you have access to any other
PC.
> > > Even
> > > > > an
> > > > > > old slow one could program the BS2 quite easily. Let me know if
I
> > am
> > > > > > missing anything.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Don
> > > > > >
Original Message
> > > > > > From: "astro_fizzix" <astro_fizzix@y...>
> > > > > > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:15 AM
> > > > > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > I have been having trouble programming my BS2 with my new
> > computer.
> > > > > > > Don, you helped me out somewhat but I didn't give you accurate
> > > > > > > information. I was hoping that we could start all over and
I'll
> > tell
> > > > > > > you what my specs are and we can figure out a solution. Right
> now
> > I
> > > > > > > need to program more than ever.
> > > > > > > (in case anyone is reading) I have a BS2 on a Super Carrier
> > Board.
> > > I
> > > > > > > have perfectly good 9V batteries connected to it. I have a
9-pin
> > > > > > > connector cord, but my computer does not have that type of
> > plug-in.
> > > > > > > Instead, I have a parallel port, a 15-pin port, and two USB
> ports.
> > I
> > > > > > > bought a 9-pin to parallel port adaptor, but it doesn't seem
to
> > > help.
> > > > > > > I'm running WinXP and using the windows version of BS2
> > programming.
> > > > > > > When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it
> detects
> > > > > > > the BS2, but it's not responding. It also tells me to check
the
> > > > > > > battery, which I do not believe is the problem (I've run
several
> > > > > > > batteries). If there is anymore info you need, please tell me.
> Of
> > > > > > > course, if no one answers this, I'm up the creek without a
> > > > > > > paddle...any and all help is appreciated.
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>I have been having trouble programming my BS2 with my new computer.
>Don, you helped me out somewhat but I didn't give you accurate
>information. I was hoping that we could start all over and I'll tell
>you what my specs are and we can figure out a solution. Right now I
>need to program more than ever.
>(in case anyone is reading) I have a BS2 on a Super Carrier Board. I
>have perfectly good 9V batteries connected to it. I have a 9-pin
>connector cord, but my computer does not have that type of plug-in.
>Instead, I have a parallel port, a 15-pin port, and two USB ports. I
>bought a 9-pin to parallel port adaptor, but it doesn't seem to help.
>I'm running WinXP and using the windows version of BS2 programming.
>When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it detects
>the BS2, but it's not responding. It also tells me to check the
>battery, which I do not believe is the problem (I've run several
>batteries). If there is anymore info you need, please tell me. Of
>course, if no one answers this, I'm up the creek without a
>paddle...any and all help is appreciated.
None of your ports are suitable for directly programming the BS2, which
needs to be programmed via a serial port. I think you were told this very
clearly quite some time ago.
I suggest you use another computer with a serial port, or else get a
USB-to-serial adapter. Belkin is one manufacturer of USB-to-serial
adapters that we know work for programming the BS2. When you install the
adapter driver, it will create a virtual serial port that should be found
by your Stamp programming software. Pay attention during this process and
make note of what port number is created in case you have to enter that
value manually into the Stamp programming software.
You also mentioned you have a BS1. If it will run the program you need to
write, you could switch your Supper Carrier Board over to program a BS1 via
the parallel port.
Whatever you do, you need to look at your Super Carrier Board documentation
and be sure it is set up appropriately to either program a BS2 via a serial
port, or to program a BS1 via a parallel port.
73 de Jim, KB3PU
DOS and it worked (buy the new windows does not have DOS!).
About the conection, you should try to buy a USB to serial adapter, unfortunaly,
these adaptors are a little expensive, but it is better than nothing.
oscar.
>
> De: "Don" <renegade.engineer@v...>
> Fecha: 2002/05/22 Wed PM 02:29:43 GMT-04:00
> Para: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> Asunto: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
>
> Ok, I think I see the problem. If you only have a parallel port
> (connector on the computer has only holes, not pins) then you are probably
> out of luck with that computer. The BS2 is designed to be programmed ONLY
> through a SERIAL port (connector on the computer has 9 or 25 pins, not
> holes). Only the BS1 can be programmed through a parallel port.
> I don't really know why you would get any kind of response from the
> parallel port ("When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it
> detects the BS2, but it's not responding...") because the editor is
> supposed to only poll the serial ports. I can't imagine why your computer
> would have only a parallel port and no serial port at all, but from what you
> describe, that seems to be the case. The 15 pin port is usually for hooking
> up joy sticks. If it is a serial port or some kind of shared port, I
> wouldn't know how to handle interfacing with that connector.
> Basically, I don't know what to tell you at this point, assuming I am
> reading your email correctly. Do you have access to any other PC. Even an
> old slow one could program the BS2 quite easily. Let me know if I am
> missing anything.
>
> Don
>
Original Message
> From: "astro_fizzix" <astro_fizzix@y...>
> To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 11:15 AM
> Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Looking for Don...
>
>
> > I have been having trouble programming my BS2 with my new computer.
> > Don, you helped me out somewhat but I didn't give you accurate
> > information. I was hoping that we could start all over and I'll tell
> > you what my specs are and we can figure out a solution. Right now I
> > need to program more than ever.
> > (in case anyone is reading) I have a BS2 on a Super Carrier Board. I
> > have perfectly good 9V batteries connected to it. I have a 9-pin
> > connector cord, but my computer does not have that type of plug-in.
> > Instead, I have a parallel port, a 15-pin port, and two USB ports. I
> > bought a 9-pin to parallel port adaptor, but it doesn't seem to help.
> > I'm running WinXP and using the windows version of BS2 programming.
> > When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it detects
> > the BS2, but it's not responding. It also tells me to check the
> > battery, which I do not believe is the problem (I've run several
> > batteries). If there is anymore info you need, please tell me. Of
> > course, if no one answers this, I'm up the creek without a
> > paddle...any and all help is appreciated.
> >
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--- In basicstamps@y..., "astro_fizzix" <astro_fizzix@y...> wrote:
> I have been having trouble programming my BS2 with my new computer.
> Don, you helped me out somewhat but I didn't give you accurate
> information. I was hoping that we could start all over and I'll
tell
> you what my specs are and we can figure out a solution. Right now I
> need to program more than ever.
> (in case anyone is reading) I have a BS2 on a Super Carrier Board.
I
> have perfectly good 9V batteries connected to it. I have a 9-pin
> connector cord, but my computer does not have that type of plug-in.
> Instead, I have a parallel port, a 15-pin port, and two USB ports.
I
> bought a 9-pin to parallel port adaptor, but it doesn't seem to
help.
> I'm running WinXP and using the windows version of BS2 programming.
> When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it detects
> the BS2, but it's not responding. It also tells me to check the
> battery, which I do not believe is the problem (I've run several
> batteries). If there is anymore info you need, please tell me. Of
> course, if no one answers this, I'm up the creek without a
> paddle...any and all help is appreciated.
I use a Keyspan USA-19QW USB High Speed Serial Adapter on all my boards and
it works great. I have had it for
about a month now and use it all the time. This adapter runs about $40.00 to
$60.00 here in the USA, so shop
around for the best price. I have tried other brands, but this is the only one
I have found to work all the time.
Having Fun !!
Dale Fleischmann
astro_fizzix wrote:
> I have been having trouble programming my BS2 with my new computer.
> Don, you helped me out somewhat but I didn't give you accurate
> information. I was hoping that we could start all over and I'll tell
> you what my specs are and we can figure out a solution. Right now I
> need to program more than ever.
> (in case anyone is reading) I have a BS2 on a Super Carrier Board. I
> have perfectly good 9V batteries connected to it. I have a 9-pin
> connector cord, but my computer does not have that type of plug-in.
> Instead, I have a parallel port, a 15-pin port, and two USB ports. I
> bought a 9-pin to parallel port adaptor, but it doesn't seem to help.
> I'm running WinXP and using the windows version of BS2 programming.
> When I try to run a program or ID the BS2, it says that it detects
> the BS2, but it's not responding. It also tells me to check the
> battery, which I do not believe is the problem (I've run several
> batteries). If there is anymore info you need, please tell me. Of
> course, if no one answers this, I'm up the creek without a
> paddle...any and all help is appreciated.
>
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with my program! It will take me a little time to get it (location),
but if it works it's worth it!
As for Jim Higgins, I remember them telling me about the serial thing
a while back, but you must know that I am a beginner and am not
knowledgable in electronics. Please cut me some slack! It takes me a
while to get things into my head...
Thanks for the help guys! Cross your fingers.
>Well I am certainly going to find a serial-USB adaptor and try it
>with my program! It will take me a little time to get it (location),
>but if it works it's worth it!
>
>As for Jim Higgins, I remember them telling me about the serial thing
>a while back, but you must know that I am a beginner and am not
>knowledgable in electronics. Please cut me some slack! It takes me a
>while to get things into my head...
Fair enough. I'm sorry I hollered at you to get your attention. It seemed
the thing to do at the time since you asked the same question several times
and didn't seem to be listening to the answers, all the while mentioning
your approaching deadline and how screwed you were going to be.
Good luck!
Jim H