Help trouble shoot my Prop-1 board

[deadhaunts]

Did I do something to my board?  I put the prop trainer on, run the test code, and "Hello World" comes up.  Then I run the strobe controller and no LED's light up when I press P6. I tried a number of other codes and get the same results.

I'm sure it's something simple, but i am so new to this I can't figure out whats wrong.

Thanks.

[JonnyMac]

Please don't make assumptions when asking for help -- post the code (the stuff right out of YOUR editor) that's giving you trouble.

[deadhaunts]

Sorry...

I run this and it works the way it is suppose to:

' {$STAMP BS1}
' {PBASIC 1.0}

MAIN:
  DEBUG "Hello, World!"
  END

Then I run:

' =========================================================================
'
'   File....... Strobe_Controller.BS1
'   Purpose.... Linear strobe of six outputs
'   Author..... EFX-TEK (www.efx-tek.com)
'   E-mail..... teamefx@efx-tek.com
'   Started....
'   Updated.... 01 JUL 2007
'
'   {$STAMP BS1}
'   {$PBASIC 1.0}
'
' =========================================================================


' -----[ Program Description ]---------------------------------------------
'
' Creates a linear strobe of six lamps/LEDs on P0..P5; much like airport
' landing lights.  Strobing runs when button on P6 is pressed.


' -----[ Revision History ]------------------------------------------------


' -----[ I/O Definitions ]-------------------------------------------------

SYMBOL  Trigger         = PIN6                  ' SETUP = DN


' -----[ Constants ]-------------------------------------------------------

SYMBOL  IsOn            = 1                     ' button pressed
SYMBOL  IsOff           = 0                     ' button released

SYMBOL  LedTime         = 75                    ' light-on delay time


' -----[ Variables ]-------------------------------------------------------

SYMBOL  thePin          = B2                    ' pin pointer


' -----[ Initialization ]--------------------------------------------------

Reset:


' -----[ Program Code ]----------------------------------------------------

Main:
  IF Trigger = IsOff THEN Main                  ' wait for button press

  FOR thePin = 0 TO 5                           ' loop through LEDs
    HIGH thePin                                 ' LED on
    PAUSE LedTime                               ' hold
    LOW thePin                                  ' LED off
  NEXT

  GOTO Main


' -----[ Subroutines ]-----------------------------------------------------


' -----[ DATA Data ]-------------------------------------------------------

And nothing happens when I push P6 on the Prop-1 trainer.

It worked earlier today when I tried it, but I can't get it to work now.

Thanks

[JonnyMac]

Hmmm.... I just copied the code from your post into my BASIC Stamp Editor, downloaded it to the Prop-1, and it works fine.

Silly question, perhaps, but did you forget to press the Run button with the strobe program loaded up?  You should see a downloading window pop up after you do that.  If the "Hello, World" program worked then you have a working controller.

Another thing to check is the pin alignment on the Trainer; sometimes I pop it onto the board with the pins misaligned.  Check that, then try the download again.

[deadhaunts]

Based on your comments, I  am sure the Prop-1 board is functioning.  Should I start a new topic?

I am assuming the run button mention is P6 on the prop-1 traininer?  If so, then yes I did press the run button. I do get the downloading window to open when I run the strobe program. It sits in the ready stage.  I am thinking it could be either of the following:

1) PIR is not working 
2) Prop-1 trainer board is not working

Both were working yesterday morining.  Does the Prop-1 need to be reset?  If so, what is the procedure?

Anyway to test either to eliminate either one or both as the problem?

Once again, thanks.

Dave

[JonnyMac]

No, I meant the Run button in the IDE so that you could download the Strobe program to the Prop-1.  After than, pressing the P6-Trig button on the P1-T will cause the LEDs on P0-P5 to sequence -- they did on mine.

We have never seen a broken Trainer, but I frequently plug mine in askew which is why I suggested that you check that.  Also, the orientation is such that the pot on the Trainer is oriented toward the lower-right corner of the Prop-1 and the P6-Trig button to the upper-right.

I'm sure it's something very simple.  Do me a favor and just unplug the Trainer then plug it back in making sure that you have the pins aligned properly.  Then download and try the program again. 

[deadhaunts]

Yes, i did hit the run button to download the strobe program to the Prop-1.  Says download successful when it is finished

I took it off  (prop-1 trainer) and made sure it was on correctly and it was.  I downloaded the program and still the same results.

I also changed the ULN2803 also, both shunts are DN

Anyway to trouble shoot the trainer board? 

[reddragon]

Try using leds on the output header on the side of the board. when doing so make shure to have the power switch above the number 2 now you will have power to the header as wellas your prop1 trainner.

[JonnyMac]

This program will ping-pong the LEDs on the Prop-1 Trainer

' =========================================================================
'
'   File...... Ping_Pong.BS1
'   Purpose...
'   Author.... Jon Williams, EFX-TEK
'              Copyright (c) 2009 EFX-TEK
'              Some Rights Reserved
'              -- see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
'   E-mail.... jwilliams@efx-tek.com
'   Started...
'   Updated... 27 AUG 2009
'
'   {$STAMP BS1}
'   {$PBASIC 1.0}
'
' =========================================================================


' -----[ Program Description ]---------------------------------------------


' -----[ Revision History ]------------------------------------------------


' -----[ I/O Definitions ]-------------------------------------------------

SYMBOL  Sio             = 7                     ' SETUP = UP; no ULN
SYMBOL  Trigger         = PIN6                  ' SETUP = DN


' -----[ Constants ]-------------------------------------------------------

SYMBOL  IsOn            = 1                     ' for active-high in/out
SYMBOL  IsOff           = 0

SYMBOL  Yes             = 1
SYMBOL  No              = 0


' -----[ Variables ]-------------------------------------------------------

SYMBOL  thePin          = B2


' -----[ Initialization ]--------------------------------------------------

Reset:
  PINS = %00000000                              ' clear all
  DIRS = %00111111                              ' set output pins


' -----[ Program Code ]----------------------------------------------------

Main:
  FOR thePin = 0 TO 4
    HIGH thePin
    PAUSE 100
    LOW thePin
  NEXT
  FOR thePin = 5 TO 1 STEP -1
    HIGH thePin
    PAUSE 100
    LOW thePin
  NEXT
  GOTO Main


' -----[ Subroutines ]-----------------------------------------------------


' -----[ User Data ]-------------------------------------------------------

[deadhaunts]

Ok...I ran the code you just gave me....P0 LED on trainer went on, then off.........P1 LED went on and stayed on for a few seconds, then off.
Does not repeat  when there is motion to PIR

[JonnyMac]

Okay, something is wrong, but I do not know what.  You should have seen a little "Night Rider" type action on the LEDs -- the PIR input is not involved. 

At this point the only thing I can suggest you do is call our sales office for an RMA, return the Prop-1, and let us look at it.  We 100% test everything before it ships so I don't know what could be wrong, but clearly, something is.

[deadhaunts]

I tend to agree.  I appreciate all of your help. Maybe I fried something along the way.

[JonnyMac]

I'm kind of thinking that's the case....  The boards are difficult to break, but not impossible.  My concern is how you may have connected it with another device.

[JonnyMac]

Have you called our Sales line to ask for an RMA? 

916-770-9244

[deadhaunts]

I didnt call, I sent an email and have not heard from them.  I ordered another one and will deal with the return when they get back to me.

Thanks for checking.