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Unread 03-10-2002, 20:27
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Actually, what I think we'd really like to know is if anyone has used a USB-to-serial adapter for programming.

I'll elaborate on our situation a bit: I bought a new laptop this summer, and it didn't come with a serial port. I then bought an adapter to program, but every time I plug the laptop into the RC and reset, it gives a "Basic Init Error" and the Stamp software says "No BASIC Stamp Found".

I'd like to use the new laptop and retire our old programming laptop, as it is slow and has no battery. Mine has no serial port, and we have no other usable machines, so finding one is not an option. Any ideas on how we can fix this?
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