28125 Parallax Inc, 28125 Datasheet - Page 19

• Manufacturer Part Number: 28125
• Description: TEXT ROBOTICS
• Manufacturer: Parallax Inc

Specifications of 28125

• Title: Robotics with the Boe-Bot
• Product: Microcontroller Accessories
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Not applicable / Not applicable

Computer System Requirements
You will need either a PC or laptop computer to run the BASIC Stamp Editor software.
Getting started with the BASIC Stamp is easiest if your PC or laptop has the following
features:
Downloading the Software from the Internet
It’s easy to download the BASIC Stamp Editor software from the Parallax web site. The
web page shown in Figure 1-4 may look different from the web page you see when you
visit the site. Nonetheless, the steps for downloading the software should still be similar
to these:
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Windows 98 or newer operating system
A serial or USB port
A CD-ROM drive, World Wide Web access, or both
Using a web browser, go to www.parallax.com (shown in Figure 1-4).
Point at the Downloads menu to display the options.
Point at the BASIC Stamp Software link and click to select it.
The BASIC Stamp Editor is free software, and the two easiest ways to get it are:
In a Hurry? Get your copy of the BASIC Stamp Windows Editor version 2.0 (or higher) and
install it on your PC or laptop. Then, skip to: Activity #3: Setting up the Hardware and
Testing the System.
If you have questions along the way, Activity #1 can be used as a step-by-step reference
for getting the software, and Activity #2 can be used as a reference for installing the
software on your PC or laptop.
USB Port Adapter: If your computer only has USB ports, you will need a USB to Serial
Adapter. See the information box on page 14 for details.
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Download from the Internet: Look for “BASIC Stamp Windows Editor Version
2.0…” on the www.parallax.com → Downloads → BASIC Stamp Software page.
Included on the Parallax CD: Follow the Software link on the Welcome page.
Make sure the date printed on the CD is more recent than April 2003.