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Great. Glad to help.
neil

cc0x1 wrote:

> thanks neil. turning the power on after the download started did the
> trick. to answer your first question, yes the factory program was
> running, and i'm guessing that was the problem.
>
> -carlos > --- In basicx@basi..., neil jepsen <njepsen@i...> wrote:
> > Does the factory program run i.e do the 2 leds blink and do u get any
> > screen output.
> > Try turning the bx24 power on AFTER the download has started and the "
> > retry" message appears.
> > neil
> >
> > cc0x1 wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Mike,
> > >
> > > I'm defeinitely not using a null modem cable and have read the
> > > documentation extensively (but will continue readind). The serial
> > > cable is connected to pins 1 through 4 on the bx-24. It all seems
> > > pretty basic. Unless the serial cable is bad (which is doubtful as it
> > > is a brand new cable) I don't know what else it could be.
> > >
> > > -Carlos
> > >
> > > --- In basicx@basi..., Mike Perks <basicx@a...> wrote:
> > > > cc0x1 wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > i just got a bx-24. when i run the downloader/editor and try
> to reset
> > > > > the module or compile and run my own program, i get the same
> error -
> > > > > the downloader can't halt the bx-24. i don't have the development
> > > > > board so before i connect my own reset button is there something i
> > > > > could be doing wrong or something else i could try?
> > > > >
> > > > You need all 4 wires (pin 1 through 4) connected correctly to the PC
> > > for
> > > > downloads to work correctly. First look at the ground wire (pin 4 on
> > > the
> > > > BX-24) and then look at ATN (pin 3 on the BX-24). Are you using
> a null
> > > > modem cable which will swap the wires around for example?
> > > >
> > > > You can use F4 to compile only without a download. That should
> work for
> > > > you. F5 does a compile and download in one step which what you are
> > > > probably doing.
> > > >
> > > > Did you download and read the documentation?
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > SPONSORED LINKS
> > > Microcontrollers
> > >
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> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Microcontrollers&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=OPqm0ilH6VyGn-geZ0nNwA>>
>
> > > Microprocessor
> > >
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Microprocessor&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=e6n93hF7rArBsrPQJltQ_w
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Microprocessor&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=e6n93hF7rArBsrPQJltQ_w>>
>
> > > Intel microprocessors
> > >
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Intel+microprocessors&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=EENrTtKaQUw-Vd0BgTdDmw
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Intel+microprocessors&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=EENrTtKaQUw-Vd0BgTdDmw>>
>
> > >
> > > Pic microcontrollers
> > >
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Pic+microcontrollers&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=iYT6za1gT3-VT1hwIylDpw
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Pic+microcontrollers&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=iYT6za1gT3-VT1hwIylDpw>>
>
> > > 8085 microprocessor
> > >
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=8085+microprocessor&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=PhYMBsCkQptYbazQFyNujQ
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=8085+microprocessor&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=PhYMBsCkQptYbazQFyNujQ>>
>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > > >.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > SPONSORED LINKS
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> Microprocessor
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> Intel microprocessors
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>
> Pic microcontrollers
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Pic+microcontrollers&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=iYT6za1gT3-VT1hwIylDpw>
> 8085 microprocessor
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=8085+microprocessor&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=PhYMBsCkQptYbazQFyNujQ >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------




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hi,

i just got a bx-24. when i run the downloader/editor and try to reset
the module or compile and run my own program, i get the same error -
the downloader can't halt the bx-24. i don't have the development
board so before i connect my own reset button is there something i
could be doing wrong or something else i could try?

thanks,
carlos





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cc0x1 wrote:

> i just got a bx-24. when i run the downloader/editor and try to reset
> the module or compile and run my own program, i get the same error -
> the downloader can't halt the bx-24. i don't have the development
> board so before i connect my own reset button is there something i
> could be doing wrong or something else i could try?
>
You need all 4 wires (pin 1 through 4) connected correctly to the PC for
downloads to work correctly. First look at the ground wire (pin 4 on the
BX-24) and then look at ATN (pin 3 on the BX-24). Are you using a null
modem cable which will swap the wires around for example?

You can use F4 to compile only without a download. That should work for
you. F5 does a compile and download in one step which what you are
probably doing.

Did you download and read the documentation?

Mike





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Hi Mike,

I'm defeinitely not using a null modem cable and have read the
documentation extensively (but will continue readind). The serial
cable is connected to pins 1 through 4 on the bx-24. It all seems
pretty basic. Unless the serial cable is bad (which is doubtful as it
is a brand new cable) I don't know what else it could be.

-Carlos

--- In basicx@basi..., Mike Perks <basicx@a...> wrote:
> cc0x1 wrote:
>
> > i just got a bx-24. when i run the downloader/editor and try to reset
> > the module or compile and run my own program, i get the same error -
> > the downloader can't halt the bx-24. i don't have the development
> > board so before i connect my own reset button is there something i
> > could be doing wrong or something else i could try?
> >
> You need all 4 wires (pin 1 through 4) connected correctly to the PC
for
> downloads to work correctly. First look at the ground wire (pin 4 on
the
> BX-24) and then look at ATN (pin 3 on the BX-24). Are you using a null
> modem cable which will swap the wires around for example?
>
> You can use F4 to compile only without a download. That should work for
> you. F5 does a compile and download in one step which what you are
> probably doing.
>
> Did you download and read the documentation?
>
> Mike





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Does the factory program run i.e do the 2 leds blink and do u get any
screen output.
Try turning the bx24 power on AFTER the download has started and the "
retry" message appears.
neil

cc0x1 wrote:

> Hi Mike,
>
> I'm defeinitely not using a null modem cable and have read the
> documentation extensively (but will continue readind). The serial
> cable is connected to pins 1 through 4 on the bx-24. It all seems
> pretty basic. Unless the serial cable is bad (which is doubtful as it
> is a brand new cable) I don't know what else it could be.
>
> -Carlos
>
> --- In basicx@basi..., Mike Perks <basicx@a...> wrote:
> > cc0x1 wrote:
> >
> > > i just got a bx-24. when i run the downloader/editor and try to reset
> > > the module or compile and run my own program, i get the same error -
> > > the downloader can't halt the bx-24. i don't have the development
> > > board so before i connect my own reset button is there something i
> > > could be doing wrong or something else i could try?
> > >
> > You need all 4 wires (pin 1 through 4) connected correctly to the PC
> for
> > downloads to work correctly. First look at the ground wire (pin 4 on
> the
> > BX-24) and then look at ATN (pin 3 on the BX-24). Are you using a null
> > modem cable which will swap the wires around for example?
> >
> > You can use F4 to compile only without a download. That should work for
> > you. F5 does a compile and download in one step which what you are
> > probably doing.
> >
> > Did you download and read the documentation?
> >
> > Mike > SPONSORED LINKS
> Microcontrollers
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Microcontrollers&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=OPqm0ilH6VyGn-geZ0nNwA>
> Microprocessor
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Microprocessor&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=e6n93hF7rArBsrPQJltQ_w>
> Intel microprocessors
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Intel+microprocessors&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=EENrTtKaQUw-Vd0BgTdDmw>
>
> Pic microcontrollers
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Pic+microcontrollers&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=iYT6za1gT3-VT1hwIylDpw>
> 8085 microprocessor
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=8085+microprocessor&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=PhYMBsCkQptYbazQFyNujQ >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------




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thanks neil. turning the power on after the download started did the
trick. to answer your first question, yes the factory program was
running, and i'm guessing that was the problem.

-carlos --- In basicx@basi..., neil jepsen <njepsen@i...> wrote:
> Does the factory program run i.e do the 2 leds blink and do u get any
> screen output.
> Try turning the bx24 power on AFTER the download has started and the "
> retry" message appears.
> neil
>
> cc0x1 wrote:
>
> > Hi Mike,
> >
> > I'm defeinitely not using a null modem cable and have read the
> > documentation extensively (but will continue readind). The serial
> > cable is connected to pins 1 through 4 on the bx-24. It all seems
> > pretty basic. Unless the serial cable is bad (which is doubtful as it
> > is a brand new cable) I don't know what else it could be.
> >
> > -Carlos
> >
> > --- In basicx@basi..., Mike Perks <basicx@a...> wrote:
> > > cc0x1 wrote:
> > >
> > > > i just got a bx-24. when i run the downloader/editor and try
to reset
> > > > the module or compile and run my own program, i get the same
error -
> > > > the downloader can't halt the bx-24. i don't have the development
> > > > board so before i connect my own reset button is there something i
> > > > could be doing wrong or something else i could try?
> > > >
> > > You need all 4 wires (pin 1 through 4) connected correctly to the PC
> > for
> > > downloads to work correctly. First look at the ground wire (pin 4 on
> > the
> > > BX-24) and then look at ATN (pin 3 on the BX-24). Are you using
a null
> > > modem cable which will swap the wires around for example?
> > >
> > > You can use F4 to compile only without a download. That should
work for
> > > you. F5 does a compile and download in one step which what you are
> > > probably doing.
> > >
> > > Did you download and read the documentation?
> > >
> > > Mike
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > SPONSORED LINKS
> > Microcontrollers
> >
<http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Microcontrollers&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=OPqm0ilH6VyGn-geZ0nNwA>

> > Microprocessor
> >
<http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Microprocessor&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=e6n93hF7rArBsrPQJltQ_w>

> > Intel microprocessors
> >
<http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Intel+microprocessors&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=EENrTtKaQUw-Vd0BgTdDmw>

> >
> > Pic microcontrollers
> >
<http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Pic+microcontrollers&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=iYT6za1gT3-VT1hwIylDpw>

> > 8085 microprocessor
> >
<http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=8085+microprocessor&w1=Microcontrollers&w2=Microprocessor&w3=Intel+microprocessors&w4=Pic+microcontrollers&w5=8085+microprocessor&c=5&s=120&.sig=PhYMBsCkQptYbazQFyNujQ>

> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > >.
> >
> >
> >
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>





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