SV: [basicstamps] Urgent BS1 help needed from newbie
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Greetings!
>2. Is there another windows version of software that will work for the
BS1? 3. If not,
> must one use the DOS version of programming software to program the
BS1?
No, the only versions available are the Latest Beta, and the old DOS
version.
> 4. If one must use a previous version of programming software, does
one
>need to revert to a parallel port programming cable? If so, is it just
>a matter of a couple of wires to a connector, or is additional
circuitry
> needed (as with the serial converter)?
Yes, you need to use the parallel port cable for the DOS software, and
yes, it is just a couple of wires.
> 5. If one must use the DOS version, how much of a 'DOS' environment is
> necessary?
Any boot floppy would do, but a decent DOS one would be preferable.
(www.bootdisk.com is a good source)
:-)
Trygve
>2. Is there another windows version of software that will work for the
BS1? 3. If not,
> must one use the DOS version of programming software to program the
BS1?
No, the only versions available are the Latest Beta, and the old DOS
version.
> 4. If one must use a previous version of programming software, does
one
>need to revert to a parallel port programming cable? If so, is it just
>a matter of a couple of wires to a connector, or is additional
circuitry
> needed (as with the serial converter)?
Yes, you need to use the parallel port cable for the DOS software, and
yes, it is just a couple of wires.
> 5. If one must use the DOS version, how much of a 'DOS' environment is
> necessary?
Any boot floppy would do, but a decent DOS one would be preferable.
(www.bootdisk.com is a good source)
:-)
Trygve