BASIC stamp manual v2.2

2: Quick Start Guide
BASIC Stamp Syntax and Reference Manual 2.2 • www.parallax.com • Page 31
Figure 2.2: BS2-IC and Board of
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1) Insert the BASIC Stamp module
into its socket, being careful to
orient it properly.
2) Connect the 9-pin female end of
the serial cable to an available serial
port on your computer, and then
connect the male end to the Board
of Education. Note: you cannot use
a null modem cable.
3) Plug in the 6-9 V 300mA center-
positive power supply into the barrel
jack.
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4) Plug a 9 volt battery into the 9
VDC battery clip.
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3) Install and run the BASIC Stamp Editor software.
a) If using the Parallax CD, go to the Software  BASIC Stamp 
Windows section to locate the latest version. Click the Install
button and follow the prompts to install and run.
b) If using the Parallax website, go to www.parallax.com 
Downloads  Basic Stamp Software and look in the Software for
Windows section for the latest version. Click the Download icon
and follow the prompts to install and run.
c) Test your PC’s connection to the BASIC Stamp by selecting Run 
Identify from the menu bar, as shown in Figure 2.3. If the BASIC
Stamp module is not found, check your power and cable
connections and retry.