BASIC stamp manual v2.2

2: Quick Start Guide
BASIC Stamp Syntax and Reference Manual 2.2 • www.parallax.com • Page 29
Quick Start Introduction
This chapter is a quick start guide to connecting the BASIC Stamp to the
PC and programming it. Without even knowing how the BASIC Stamp
functions, you should be able to complete the exercise below. This
exercise assumes you have a BASIC Stamp and an appropriate
development board. For the latest Parallax development board selection
and documentation, go to www.parallax.com  Products  Development
Boards. For a more detailed introduction to the BASIC Stamp Editor
software, see Chapter 3.
Equipment Needed
• BASIC Stamp module
• Compatible carrier board and programming cable
• Power supply (wall mount or battery) rated for your carrier board
• PC running Windows
®
2000/XP, with
o Quantity of RAM recommended for the OS
o 3 MB of hard drive space
o CD-ROM drive or Internet access
o Available port compatible with your carrier board and
cable (serial or USB)
Connecting and Downloading
1) If the BASIC Stamp isn't already plugged into your development
board, insert it into the socket. Refer to Figure 1.13 and Figure 1.14 on
page 26 to make sure that you orient it correctly. For a complete
listing of Parallax development boards for the various BASIC Stamp
modules, go to www.parallax.com and look for Development Boards
on the Products menu.
2) If you are using a Parallax development board, follow the directions
that came with it to connect the board to the appropriate port in your
computer. Figure 2.1 below shows the proper sequence for setting up
with a BS1 and a BS1 Carrier Board. Figure 2.2 on page 31 shows the
proper sequence to connect any BS2. Note: if you are using your own