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Quick Start Circuit for the BASIC Stamp 2 and Board of Education
There are a few steps to take to install an Easy Bluetooth module, creating a Bluetooth connection on a
PC operating with Windows XP, and finally writing a program for the BASIC Stamp
done, you will have a working Easy Bluetooth module communicating with the PC via Bluetooth.
Installing the Easy Bluetooth Module
1. Carefully open the Easy Bluetooth package and check that the two small boards are properly
plugged into each other as shown in Figure 1.
2. Now plug the Easy Bluetooth module into the AppMod header of the Board of Education: insert
the module in the left row of the AppMod Header and notice there are labels on the module that
indicate correct pin placement (Rx uses P0, Tx uses P2, Vss with Vss and Vdd with Vdd). Visually
confirm the module is inserted correctly using Figure 2 before powering.
3. Connect a communication cable and power supply to the Board of Education and turn the power
switch to location 1.
Creating a new Bluetooth Connection
1. Be sure that the Bluetooth dongle that you installed on your PC is working correctly and is turned
on (see Bluetooth Dongle user manual for specific instructions to ensure proper operation).
a. Open Control Panel, click "Printer and Other Hardware" and then click Bluetooth Devices.
If in Classic View double click "Bluetooth Devices".
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Figure 1
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2. Once you are
Figure 2
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