Issue with 16F88 startup

[Darrel Taylor]

' Compiler : PICBASIC PRO Compiler 2.6
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define osc 4
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serout 7,n9600,[254,1,"Covey Off Grid"]

Apply the P260a patch.
http://melabs.com/support/patches.htm

There was an error in 2.60 that affects SEROUT's baudrate when running 9600 at 4mhz.
It was fixed in the patch.

Or use SEROUT2 or DEBUG. They were not affected by the problem.

[Plcguy]

I spoke with ScottEdwards, the manufac of the serial display. They sent me an app note where you hold the data pin low during startup. I was following a basic stamp app note where they say to hold it high. Works fine now.

[Darrel Taylor]

Did you already have PBP 2.60A then?

[Plcguy]

Did you already have PBP 2.60A then?

yes, I did