Re: [Amforth-devel] Thanks

[Matthias T. <mt...@we...>]

Leon,

> To avoid future problems, I do have a couple related quick questions. The FAQ 
> notes the default 1MHz clock (8 MHz internal RC clock divided by 8) can be 
> unreliable and suggests: "Try to maximize the CPU frequency." What are the 
> symptoms of this problem?

You get no terminal prompt or (too much) garbage there.

> Just not being able to get the serial communication 
> to work? Does it help to use the internal clock but not divide by 8 (giving an 
> 8MHz clock), or is inaccuracy with the internal clock part of the problem?

Using the full 8MHz may solve some or most of the problems, the better
solution is a so called baud rate quartz (e.g. 14,... MHz)

Matthias

PS: What terminal app do use use on you Mac? looks funny