does the new windows editor adjust for the stamp in use?

Archiver

hello,

When using the new editor, does it automatically
adjust for different processor speeds for things
like 'pause', 'pulsout', etc??

Thanks


BASIC stamp editor v1.33

Archiver

No. The PAUSE parameter is always specified in milliseconds, but other
commands require adjustments to the parameters for each processor. Consult
the help file or manual for specifics.

-- Jon Williams
-- Parallax


In a message dated 11/8/02 5:47:34 AM Central Standard Time, rad0@a...
writes:


> hello,
>
> When using the new editor, does it automatically
> adjust for different processor speeds for things
> like 'pause', 'pulsout', etc??
>
>




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Archiver

Jon,
Why is that? If pause command can compensate for processor speed, why have
other clock dependant commands not behave the same way? It seems strange
that you should have to look up baud rate parameters on a table for
different Stamp models.
Mike


At 08:45 AM 11/8/2002 -0500, you wrote:

>No. The PAUSE parameter is always specified in milliseconds, but other
>commands require adjustments to the parameters for each processor. Consult
>the help file or manual for specifics.
>
>-- Jon Williams

_________________________________
Mike Walsh
walsh@i...


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Archiver

PAUSE gets used far more frequently than other time dependent commands, so
that saves some editing during migration. With other commands, the parameter
change allows the programmer to take advantage of better resolution (i.e.,
with PULSIN).

You can help yourself by minimizing what we call "magic numbers" -- numeric
values embedded in your code -- and replacing them with constant definitions.
This is especially helpful when you have the same value over and over. By
using constants, you can adjust your program from the definitions section
instead of hunting through the code.

-- Jon Williams
-- Parallax


In a message dated 11/8/02 9:24:05 AM Central Standard Time,
walsh@c... writes:


> Jon,
> Why is that? If pause command can compensate for processor speed, why have
> other clock dependant commands not behave the same way? It seems strange
> that you should have to look up baud rate parameters on a table for
> different Stamp models.
> Mike
>




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