Datasheet

8. Running Indicator LED: This LED will light up when a BASIC Stamp program is running. It is

not a power indicator LED.

9. BASIC Stamp 2: The components of a BASIC Stamp 2 module are built directly onto the board.

It connects the BASIC Stamp to the programming connector, power, the running indicator LED,

reset button, and I/O pin header.

BASIC Stamp Resets when Connecting USB

When you connect HomeWork Board USB to a PC, the computer’s operating system typically resets the

BASIC Stamp several times as it tries to determine if a new plug-and-play device was just connected.

Disconnecting the board may also cause a reset.

Each time a BASIC Stamp is reset, all program variables are cleared, and the program starts from the

beginning. For tips on writing programs that can save variable values to EEPROM so they are not lost

during resets, see the article “USB Resets BASIC Stamp” in the BASIC Stamp Editor Help file.

Resources and Downloads



BASIC Stamp Editor programming software (free), which contains the Getting Started tutorial,

BASIC Stamp Syntax and Reference Manual

, and

What’s a Microcontroller?

text:

www.parallax.com/basicstampsoftware

 The latest version of “Getting Started with Stamps in Class” with HomeWork Board USB support

may be browsed online at www.parallax.com/go/BASICStampStartHelp

 USB Drivers: The BASIC Stamp Editor software contains USB drivers for most Windows systems.

You can also check for the latest version of these driver sat www.parallax.com/usbdrivers

 Information about the BASIC Stamp family of microcontroller modules, including a comparison

chart: www.parallax.com/basicstamp

 Free, moderated discussion forums: http://forums.parallax.com

 Free educational tutorials and mini-projects for BASIC Stamp 2 programming, and other

resources for students and Educators: www.parallax.com/education

; education@parallax.com.

 “How To—The Basics of Breadboarding” and other YouTube videos: www.parallax.com/go/videos

 Free Technical Support: support@parallax.com, or call toll-free in the Continental US:

888-99-STAMP, all others call 916-624-8333.