New guy with troubles. Need help.
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Just got my BOE with a BS2 stamp. Installed the Editior V1.33, on my Winbook J4
running XP Pro with a Belkin USB to serial adapter plugged in as COM5. It talks
to my Palm Pilot so I'm fairly sure it works.
Type in the Hello World program but the editor doesn't recognize the BS2 stamp.
When I hit run I get the window that says:
Download Progress
Port Status - Device Type - Version - Loopback - Echo
COM5 blank blank YES YES
When I hit Run, the Belkin serial port LEDs blink several times, so I know the
editor is talking to the serial port.
Could this thing be DOA out of the box? Wrong type serial cable provided?
What do I do next?
Lee Mairs
Northern VA
running XP Pro with a Belkin USB to serial adapter plugged in as COM5. It talks
to my Palm Pilot so I'm fairly sure it works.
Type in the Hello World program but the editor doesn't recognize the BS2 stamp.
When I hit run I get the window that says:
Download Progress
Port Status - Device Type - Version - Loopback - Echo
COM5 blank blank YES YES
When I hit Run, the Belkin serial port LEDs blink several times, so I know the
editor is talking to the serial port.
Could this thing be DOA out of the box? Wrong type serial cable provided?
What do I do next?
Lee Mairs
Northern VA
Comments
disable your hot sync software so the Stamp editor can use that port.
We use the Bafo USB-to-Serial cables at Parallax with no problems.
It is very unlikely that your Stamp is DOA. We test every unit before it
goes out. Not that it couldn't be bad, but your problem is likely with the
hot sync software preventing the editor for using that port, or you have a
USB adaptor that doesn't work with the Stamp (we're not just
sending/receiving serial data).
-- Jon Williams
-- Parallax
In a message dated 12/13/2002 8:58:15 PM Central Standard Time,
lmairs@s... writes:
> Just got my BOE with a BS2 stamp. Installed the Editior V1.33, on my
> Winbook J4 running XP Pro with a Belkin USB to serial adapter plugged in as
> COM5. It talks to my Palm Pilot so I'm fairly sure it works.
>
> Type in the Hello World program but the editor doesn't recognize the BS2
> stamp. When I hit run I get the window that says:
> Download Progress
> Port Status - Device Type - Version - Loopback - Echo
> COM5 blank blank YES YES
>
> When I hit Run, the Belkin serial port LEDs blink several times, so I know
> the editor is talking to the serial port.
>
> Could this thing be DOA out of the box? Wrong type serial cable provided?
> What do I do next?
> Lee Mairs
> Northern VA
>
>
[noparse][[/noparse]Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
using the Belkin adapter. I believe I've see several post that say the
Belkin is not compatible with the stamp stuff. Someone else please speak up
on this. What adapters are some of you using that do work and with what
configurations (equipment)
Original Message
From: jonwms@a... [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=sWV8eUhfzwcaXfx18EpPdOka0Scba3El07oQbzX-3h772xVOCiRQlXR7pN9zKuy3zmQ8yR-hcE8]jonwms@a...[/url
Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 10:22 PM
To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] New guy with troubles. Need help.
If you're going use the same port as you use for your Palm, you have to
disable your hot sync software so the Stamp editor can use that port.
We use the Bafo USB-to-Serial cables at Parallax with no problems.
It is very unlikely that your Stamp is DOA. We test every unit before it
goes out. Not that it couldn't be bad, but your problem is likely with the
hot sync software preventing the editor for using that port, or you have a
USB adaptor that doesn't work with the Stamp (we're not just
sending/receiving serial data).
-- Jon Williams
-- Parallax
In a message dated 12/13/2002 8:58:15 PM Central Standard Time,
lmairs@s... writes:
> Just got my BOE with a BS2 stamp. Installed the Editior V1.33, on my
> Winbook J4 running XP Pro with a Belkin USB to serial adapter plugged in
as
> COM5. It talks to my Palm Pilot so I'm fairly sure it works.
>
> Type in the Hello World program but the editor doesn't recognize the BS2
> stamp. When I hit run I get the window that says:
> Download Progress
> Port Status - Device Type - Version - Loopback - Echo
> COM5 blank blank YES YES
>
> When I hit Run, the Belkin serial port LEDs blink several times, so I know
> the editor is talking to the serial port.
>
> Could this thing be DOA out of the box? Wrong type serial cable provided?
> What do I do next?
> Lee Mairs
> Northern VA
>
>
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The Palm Hot sink has to be set manually on my XP environment as I use a
bunch of different stuff, so that isn't the problem. I'm sure it isn't the
stamp either since I tried a BS2-SX module also.
I'll try and find a Bafo USB-to-Serial cable adapter. A D-Link DSB-S25
also doesn't work, but that is probably a lack of Win XP driver problem.
I really appreciate the help!
Lee
Original Message
From: "Sadler Porter" <porter.sadler@s...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 2:01 PM
Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] New guy with troubles. Need help.
> Jon is right about the palm hot sync programs but I see below that you are
> using the Belkin adapter. I believe I've see several post that say the
> Belkin is not compatible with the stamp stuff. Someone else please speak
up
> on this. What adapters are some of you using that do work and with what
> configurations (equipment)
>
>
Original Message
> From: jonwms@a... [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=aZ0fHyp5g791HET1wIRBNNVJnP4mj33TzjnYaJpyoRi7b8cEgtu2oMmT-7ACI-cEdfDvQhqrfbv1]jonwms@a...[/url
> Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 10:22 PM
> To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] New guy with troubles. Need help.
>
> If you're going use the same port as you use for your Palm, you have to
> disable your hot sync software so the Stamp editor can use that port.
>
> We use the Bafo USB-to-Serial cables at Parallax with no problems.
>
> It is very unlikely that your Stamp is DOA. We test every unit before it
> goes out. Not that it couldn't be bad, but your problem is likely with
the
> hot sync software preventing the editor for using that port, or you have a
> USB adaptor that doesn't work with the Stamp (we're not just
> sending/receiving serial data).
>
> -- Jon Williams
> -- Parallax
>
>
> In a message dated 12/13/2002 8:58:15 PM Central Standard Time,
> lmairs@s... writes:
>
> > Just got my BOE with a BS2 stamp. Installed the Editior V1.33, on my
> > Winbook J4 running XP Pro with a Belkin USB to serial adapter plugged in
> as
> > COM5. It talks to my Palm Pilot so I'm fairly sure it works.
> >
> > Type in the Hello World program but the editor doesn't recognize the BS2
> > stamp. When I hit run I get the window that says:
> > Download Progress
> > Port Status - Device Type - Version - Loopback - Echo
> > COM5 blank blank YES YES
> >
> > When I hit Run, the Belkin serial port LEDs blink several times, so I
know
>
> > the editor is talking to the serial port.
> >
> > Could this thing be DOA out of the box? Wrong type serial cable
provided?
>
> > What do I do next?
> > Lee Mairs
> > Northern VA
> >
> >
>
>
>
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I found that I couldn't get any Belkins to work, and most Keyspans. I
couldn't get a hold of the USA-19 that Parallax says works, as my work place
wanted me to buy it outright with no chance of return - which I wasn't going
to fall for.
So, in the end, I did a bit of research, and came across FTDI, and ended up
*making* my own adapter.
It works perfectly under Mac OS 9.2.2, and Windows 98 (real and Virtual PC).
I haven't tested it under XP yet. However, the FTDI solution supports all
the RS232 lines (which I found was the basic issue - at least for me - with
the Belkins and the Keyspans that I had access to).
So, if it isn't something else holding up your serial port, maybe try the
FTDI solution (http://www.ftdichip.com/). They have a link on their front
page to my site that will lead you to my adapter...
cheers,
Ben Lennard
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> From: "Lee Mairs" <lmairs@s...>
> Organization: SAG Corporation
> Reply-To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2002 14:49:54 -0500
> To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] New guy with troubles. Need help.
>
> Thanks for the info!
>
> The Palm Hot sink has to be set manually on my XP environment as I use a
> bunch of different stuff, so that isn't the problem. I'm sure it isn't the
> stamp either since I tried a BS2-SX module also.
>
> I'll try and find a Bafo USB-to-Serial cable adapter. A D-Link DSB-S25
> also doesn't work, but that is probably a lack of Win XP driver problem.
>
> I really appreciate the help!
> Lee
>
>
Original Message
> From: "Sadler Porter" <porter.sadler@s...>
> To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 2:01 PM
> Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] New guy with troubles. Need help.
>
>
>> Jon is right about the palm hot sync programs but I see below that you are
>> using the Belkin adapter. I believe I've see several post that say the
>> Belkin is not compatible with the stamp stuff. Someone else please speak
> up
>> on this. What adapters are some of you using that do work and with what
>> configurations (equipment)
>>
>>
Original Message
>> From: jonwms@a... [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=yK4iiF6n_kBQ77Y28fpcVv2o0eCbpzW3PNlBh542eDmOCOc2h_7CQVeCj3eLkcDuIx-pEg]jonwms@a...[/url
>> Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 10:22 PM
>> To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] New guy with troubles. Need help.
>>
>> If you're going use the same port as you use for your Palm, you have to
>> disable your hot sync software so the Stamp editor can use that port.
>>
>> We use the Bafo USB-to-Serial cables at Parallax with no problems.
>>
>> It is very unlikely that your Stamp is DOA. We test every unit before it
>> goes out. Not that it couldn't be bad, but your problem is likely with
> the
>> hot sync software preventing the editor for using that port, or you have a
>> USB adaptor that doesn't work with the Stamp (we're not just
>> sending/receiving serial data).
>>
>> -- Jon Williams
>> -- Parallax
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 12/13/2002 8:58:15 PM Central Standard Time,
>> lmairs@s... writes:
>>
>>> Just got my BOE with a BS2 stamp. Installed the Editior V1.33, on my
>>> Winbook J4 running XP Pro with a Belkin USB to serial adapter plugged in
>> as
>>> COM5. It talks to my Palm Pilot so I'm fairly sure it works.
>>>
>>> Type in the Hello World program but the editor doesn't recognize the BS2
>>> stamp. When I hit run I get the window that says:
>>> Download Progress
>>> Port Status - Device Type - Version - Loopback - Echo
>>> COM5 blank blank YES YES
>>>
>>> When I hit Run, the Belkin serial port LEDs blink several times, so I
> know
>>
>>> the editor is talking to the serial port.
>>>
>>> Could this thing be DOA out of the box? Wrong type serial cable
> provided?
>>
>>> What do I do next?
>>> Lee Mairs
>>> Northern VA
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
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> I found that I couldn't get any Belkins to work, and most Keyspans. I
> couldn't get a hold of the USA-19 that Parallax says works, as my work
> place wanted me to buy it outright with no chance of return - which I
> wasn't going to fall for.
Dontronics has these chips along with info and modules here;
http://www.dontronics.com/dlp.html
He is in AU but is easy to order from(and the USD is worth almost 2x AUD).
>
> So, in the end, I did a bit of research, and came across FTDI, and
> ended up *making* my own adapter.
>
> It works perfectly under Mac OS 9.2.2, and Windows 98 (real and
> Virtual PC).
>
> I haven't tested it under XP yet. However, the FTDI solution supports
> all the RS232 lines (which I found was the basic issue - at least for
> me - with the Belkins and the Keyspans that I had access to).
>
> So, if it isn't something else holding up your serial port, maybe try
> the FTDI solution (http://www.ftdichip.com/). They have a link on
> their front page to my site that will lead you to my adapter...
>
> cheers,
>
>
>
Lee
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From: "Mike DeMetz" <miked@e...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 7:01 AM
Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: New guy with troubles. Need help.
> The USA-19 works for me(Tecra/W2K).
>
> > I found that I couldn't get any Belkins to work, and most Keyspans. I
> > couldn't get a hold of the USA-19 that Parallax says works, as my work
> > place wanted me to buy it outright with no chance of return - which I
> > wasn't going to fall for.
>
> Dontronics has these chips along with info and modules here;
> http://www.dontronics.com/dlp.html
> He is in AU but is easy to order from(and the USD is worth almost 2x AUD).
>
> >
> > So, in the end, I did a bit of research, and came across FTDI, and
> > ended up *making* my own adapter.
> >
> > It works perfectly under Mac OS 9.2.2, and Windows 98 (real and
> > Virtual PC).
> >
> > I haven't tested it under XP yet. However, the FTDI solution supports
> > all the RS232 lines (which I found was the basic issue - at least for
> > me - with the Belkins and the Keyspans that I had access to).
> >
> > So, if it isn't something else holding up your serial port, maybe try
> > the FTDI solution (http://www.ftdichip.com/). They have a link on
> > their front page to my site that will lead you to my adapter...
> >
> > cheers,
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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USB-only laptop running XP. Found it a bit pricey ($39.95 at Micro Center) but
I got it immedialely. TigerDirect.com had the BAFO adapter for $19.95 but
refused to ship via USPS to my POB in WV. They cancelled the order, leavng me
to fight Paypal for a refund...
Lee Mairs
--- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Mike DeMetz" <miked@e...> wrote:
> The USA-19 works for me(Tecra/W2K).
>
> > I found that I couldn't get any Belkins to work, and most Keyspans. I
> > couldn't get a hold of the USA-19 that Parallax says works, as my work
> > place wanted me to buy it outright with no chance of return - which I
> > wasn't going to fall for.
>
> Dontronics has these chips along with info and modules here;
> http://www.dontronics.com/dlp.html
> He is in AU but is easy to order from(and the USD is worth almost 2x AUD).
>
> >
> > So, in the end, I did a bit of research, and came across FTDI, and
> > ended up *making* my own adapter.
> >
> > It works perfectly under Mac OS 9.2.2, and Windows 98 (real and
> > Virtual PC).
> >
> > I haven't tested it under XP yet. However, the FTDI solution supports
> > all the RS232 lines (which I found was the basic issue - at least for
> > me - with the Belkins and the Keyspans that I had access to).
> >
> > So, if it isn't something else holding up your serial port, maybe try
> > the FTDI solution (http://www.ftdichip.com/). They have a link on
> > their front page to my site that will lead you to my adapter...
> >
> > cheers,
> >
> >
> >
with Windows XP, I had to download their latest drivers, because the
driver in the box wouldn't recognize their USB chip.
Dennis
Original Message
From: Lee Mairs <lmairs@s...> [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=3kmOO7OhTMJtL2xNM1dAkvdHDVerTmuMchhFPl702uJVcy5RRHxAL0OkiNWYJ8mAbAz7eO_Bink]lmairs@s...[/url
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 3:15 PM
To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: New guy with troubles. Need help.
This morning I purchased an IOGEAR Model GUC232A-A and it works fine
with my USB-only laptop running XP. Found it a bit pricey ($39.95 at
Micro Center) but I got it immedialely. TigerDirect.com had the BAFO
adapter for $19.95 but refused to ship via USPS to my POB in WV. They
cancelled the order, leavng me to fight Paypal for a refund... Lee Mairs
--- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Mike DeMetz" <miked@e...> wrote:
> The USA-19 works for me(Tecra/W2K).
>
> > I found that I couldn't get any Belkins to work, and most Keyspans.
> > I couldn't get a hold of the USA-19 that Parallax says works, as my
> > work place wanted me to buy it outright with no chance of return -
> > which I wasn't going to fall for.
>
> Dontronics has these chips along with info and modules here;
> http://www.dontronics.com/dlp.html
> He is in AU but is easy to order from(and the USD is worth almost 2x
> AUD).
>
> >
> > So, in the end, I did a bit of research, and came across FTDI, and
> > ended up *making* my own adapter.
> >
> > It works perfectly under Mac OS 9.2.2, and Windows 98 (real and
> > Virtual PC).
> >
> > I haven't tested it under XP yet. However, the FTDI solution
> > supports all the RS232 lines (which I found was the basic issue - at
> > least for me - with the Belkins and the Keyspans that I had access
> > to).
> >
> > So, if it isn't something else holding up your serial port, maybe
> > try the FTDI solution (http://www.ftdichip.com/). They have a link
> > on their front page to my site that will lead you to my adapter...
> >
> > cheers,
> >
> >
> >
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