need help programing stamp

Frank Snyder

Hello,

Last year I bought a bs 1, and used it without any problems. my computer died, and I bought a new one. I downloaded the parallax program, and wrote a new program. Now when I try to download a program to the stamp I get the error, can't open port, or no stamp found. I am using a·USB port.
Any ideas are welcome.

Thanks Frank Snyder
snyderfj@netins.net

Jon Williams

You have a BS1? Which USB to serial adapter are you using? Are you using the BS1 Serial Adapter as well, or do you have a BS1 Project Board with the serial connection built in?

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Jon Williams
Applications Engineer, Parallax

allanlane5

The original BS-1 interface was parallel. Are you using a USB Parallel cable? Or have you upgraded to the new serial interface for the BS-1?

Jon Williams

The current version of the BASIC Stamp editor only support serial programming -- using the parallel port died with the DOS version of the editor.

On a technical note, the BS1 has always been programmed serially (at 4800 baud). The DOS version of the editor bit-banged 4800 baud serial for the BS1. Why use the parallel port? Because it has TTL level I/O and that made it easy to connect to the BS1 (no level shifter required). The BS1 Serial Adapater is simply a level shifter that takes serial port levels (which can be all over the place) and cleans them up to the TTL level required by the BS1.

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Jon Williams
Applications Engineer, Parallax

Frank Snyder

I am using USA-19H serial adapter connected to the BS1 serial adapter. The BS1 is on a basic stamp carrier board. I am using the USB cable that came with the USA serial adapter. I am using the basic stamp editor windows v2.2. This same setup worked to program the stamp 8 months ago. The only difference is the new computer.

Thanks Frank

dandreae

Is this a Keyspan USB to serial adapter model 19HS?· Did you download any drivers for USB to serial adapter?· We sell a FTDI USB to serial adapter that will work with the BASIC Stamp 1.· Here is a link for more information:· http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=800-00030·.

Dave

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Dave Andreae

Tech Support
dandreae@parallax.com
www.parallax.com

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Frank Snyder

Yes it is a Keyspan model19HS. I downloaded the drivers that came with the adapter. I will look at the link you sent. thanks.

Frank

dandreae

Have you clicked on the USB to com port in the Device manager?· After you click on the USB to com port then click on the Port Setting tab and then click on the Advance button and see if there is a Latency setting?· If so, set it to 1.



Dave

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Dave Andreae

Tech Support
dandreae@parallax.com
www.parallax.com

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Frank Snyder

Thanks Dave,

I was using the wrong com port. I think with a little work I will be able to download to the stamp. when I first changed the com port , it found the stamp, but wouldn't download. I got echo, but no loopback. I disconnected the power supply, and connected a 9 volt battery, and lost everything. I connected the power supply again, and still nothing. I will check out my wiring and try it again.

Thanks Frank

Frank Snyder

Thanks for all your help. I am now able to reprogram the stamp. I would have been lost without all your help.

Frank

allanlane5

Yay. I thought the Keyspan was one of the units that nobody had any trouble with at any time. I'm glad it worked for you.

I don't mind the FTDI device, but if other devices work it is good to know about it.