Serial Cable needs to be unplgged b4 BSII code runs?
Vern Graner
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I recently updated from a Dell C400 laptop running Windows XP Pro, to a Dell D620 laptop running Windows XP Pro. I used the Basic Stamp editor version 2.3.0 on both systems.
In the past, I used the C400's DB9 com port through a 9 pin serial cable to program my BSII projects (i.e. BOE, Homework board etc). I would download the code fine, then the code would run on the stamp.
However, now that I have my new notebook, I noticed that after I download the code, the BSII seems to "lock up" until I physically unplug the serial cable from the stamp board (i.e. remove the cable from the DB9 connector on the BOE). Until I do that, the BSII is "Stuck" and will not execute anything.
Any ideas how I can correct this issue?
ADVthanksANCE!
Vern
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In the past, I used the C400's DB9 com port through a 9 pin serial cable to program my BSII projects (i.e. BOE, Homework board etc). I would download the code fine, then the code would run on the stamp.
However, now that I have my new notebook, I noticed that after I download the code, the BSII seems to "lock up" until I physically unplug the serial cable from the stamp board (i.e. remove the cable from the DB9 connector on the BOE). Until I do that, the BSII is "Stuck" and will not execute anything.
Any ideas how I can correct this issue?
ADVthanksANCE!
Vern
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Comments
other then that double check your comm port settings.
from some of my own troubleshooting stamp and comm port, there is something in the help files about adjusting the fifo size or speed. (speaking from memory)
make sure you flow control is set to none. just a guess
Got FIFO set as suggested, (see attached)
It is set to 8/n/1 9600 flow control="none". (See attached for details)
I'm at a loss now. I have had good luck working with the USB to serial adapter that Parallax sells, but I would prefer to not have to tie up one of these nifty devices if I can get things working with the native serial port. Any other ideas?
Vern
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