Just Received "What's a Microcontroller?" ....
LogJam00
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Hello,
I just received my "What's a Microcontroller?" kit and completed Chapter 1.·· I have 2 questions:
- The BOE is connected via USB.· I go from my comp's USB port, to the supplied USB cable, thru the Parallax USB-to-Serial adapter, to the serial cable, and to the BOE.· I notice that from time to time when I hit "Run" to download and perform a program I created that I get the error message that the hardware isn't connected.· If I disconnect and reconnect the USB cable from the USB-to-Serial adapter, then the problem is fixed.· Should this happen?· If its connected, shouldn't it always be ready to transmit?·
- What is the best way to store my BOE?· The manual states that removing the BS2 from the BOE is unneccessary for storage (and risks damaging the BS2), but says nothing as to how the BOE should be stored.· Do I always have to put it back into the bag it was shipped in (I assume this is a static-free bag or something).· Or can I simply put in by itself flat in a plastic bin-like drawer where I store other electrical components?
Thanks for the help!· Great microcontroller tutorial so far - very easy to follow, understand, and perform!
Kind Regards,
Mike
I just received my "What's a Microcontroller?" kit and completed Chapter 1.·· I have 2 questions:
- The BOE is connected via USB.· I go from my comp's USB port, to the supplied USB cable, thru the Parallax USB-to-Serial adapter, to the serial cable, and to the BOE.· I notice that from time to time when I hit "Run" to download and perform a program I created that I get the error message that the hardware isn't connected.· If I disconnect and reconnect the USB cable from the USB-to-Serial adapter, then the problem is fixed.· Should this happen?· If its connected, shouldn't it always be ready to transmit?·
- What is the best way to store my BOE?· The manual states that removing the BS2 from the BOE is unneccessary for storage (and risks damaging the BS2), but says nothing as to how the BOE should be stored.· Do I always have to put it back into the bag it was shipped in (I assume this is a static-free bag or something).· Or can I simply put in by itself flat in a plastic bin-like drawer where I store other electrical components?
Thanks for the help!· Great microcontroller tutorial so far - very easy to follow, understand, and perform!
Kind Regards,
Mike
Comments
When I finish a Stamp session, I simply unplug the power from the BOE (or PDB), unplug the transformer from the power strip and walk away. If I store a board, I put it back in the static sack in which I received it and call it good.
If it turns out that you need pictures of the proper way to connect the BOE via the USB2SER to your computer, just let me know.
--Bill
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Kind Regards,
Mike
I have received a LOT more support on this board than you, to date. I believe you will enjoy it here.
--Bill
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