28125 Parallax Inc, 28125 Datasheet - Page 49

• 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

ACTIVITY #7: WHEN YOU’RE DONE
It’s important to disconnect the power from your BASIC Stamp and Board of Education
or HomeWork Board for several reasons. First, your batteries will last longer if the
system is not drawing power when you’re not using it. Second, in future experiments,
you will build circuits on the Board of Education’s or HomeWork Board’s prototyping
area.
If you are in a classroom, your instructor may have extra instructions, such as
disconnecting the serial cable, storing your Board of Education/HomeWork Board in a
safe place, etc. Aside from those details, the most important step that you should always
follow is disconnecting power when you’re done.
Disconnecting Power
With the Board of Education Rev C, disconnecting power is easy:
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Save AsciiRandom.bs2 as YourAsciiName.bs2
Look up the ASCII Chart in the BASIC Stamp Manual.
Modify the program to spell your own name.
Run the program to see if you spelled your name correctly.
If you did, good job, and save your program!
If you are using the Board of Education Rev C, move the 3-position switch to
position-0 by pushing it to the left as shown in Figure 1-50.
Circuit prototypes should never be left unattended with a battery or power supply
connected. You never know what kind of accident might occur when you are not there.
Always disconnect the power from your Board of Education or HomeWork Board, even if
you only plan on leaving it alone for a minute or two.