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droswell · 03-27-2004, 10:54 PM

Yes, the BASIC stamp can be used to communicate with a COM port besides the download port. I have a setup pretty close to what you have planned, and it works well.

You might want to check out BasicX -24 chips as well- they have 12 bit analog inputs as well.

DRos.

Quote: Originally Posted by Banderon

Does anyone know if the stamp can interface with the computer while running, or only while being programmed?

I know the Stamp 2p has 2 pins dedicated to serial I/O, but are those only used during programing or all the time? Basically, I want to be able to have control of my relays/sensors/components without having to wait for my PC to boot, so I'm using the stamp to control them. But once the PC boots, I want to be able to control the relays via windows, while still have the stamp's program running for automated functions (auto-headlights, auto-windows, etc.)

03-27-2004, 10:54 PM	#2
droswell Low Bitrate Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: VT Posts: 65	Yes. Yes, the BASIC stamp can be used to communicate with a COM port besides the download port. I have a setup pretty close to what you have planned, and it works well. You might want to check out BasicX -24 chips as well- they have 12 bit analog inputs as well. DRos. Quote: Originally Posted by Banderon Does anyone know if the stamp can interface with the computer while running, or only while being programmed? I know the Stamp 2p has 2 pins dedicated to serial I/O, but are those only used during programing or all the time? Basically, I want to be able to have control of my relays/sensors/components without having to wait for my PC to boot, so I'm using the stamp to control them. But once the PC boots, I want to be able to control the relays via windows, while still have the stamp's program running for automated functions (auto-headlights, auto-windows, etc.)