This a very exciting stage. Not only have I enjoyed programming my new little green friend (Which should come in different colors...) since it seems to work, but I can start imagine the possibilities. Soon, I'll be able to build a computer! If you can't bit them built them!
My first step was to download the BasicX program from here -- www.basicx.com
The second step was to try and figure out why it integrates with another program on my computer. But that's a different issue.
Rather than following the given assignment I decided to practice on my own and create my, simple but own programs, which go into Modules. So, when I opened the program (which I'm still trying to figure out, not so complicated though) a Downloader window came up, and from there I opened the BasicX Editor. In the Editor I open and save projects.
I don't know much yet, but I realized I could create several modules within a project.
Here is my First BX code ever:
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So now, after connecting the board to the computer (Where the 4 pins I soldered to the female connector are connected to pins 1, 2, 3, & 4 of the BX) and after placing LEDs with resistors from pins 13, 16 and 19, and clicking the compile and run button at the top of the window, they all blinked (yeh)
What I have created is a Do Loop command, hence the repetitive blinking.
At this point, my power adaptor, just like my brain, burnt out (with a bit of smoke). So, next I will put in a bit more creativity, and try to explore some more... |
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