Chapter 1: Your Boe-Bot’s Brain · Page 13
Figure 1-17
InstallShield
Wizard
Completed
ACTIVITY #3: SETTING UP THE HARDWARE AND TESTING THE
SYSTEM
The BASIC Stamp needs to be connected to power for it to run. It also needs to be
connected to a PC so it can be programmed. After making these connections, you can
use the BASIC Stamp Editor to test the system. This activity will show you how.
Computer Serial Cable Setup
The Board of Education or BASIC Stamp HomeWork Board should be connected to your
PC or laptop by either a serial cable or a USB to Serial Adapter.
√ If you are using a serial cable, connect it to an available COM port on the back
of your computer as shown in Figure 1-18.
Com
Figure 1-18
PC or Laptop
COM Port
Plug the serial
cable into an
available COM
port on your PC
or laptop.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General