no data appearing from WiTilt 2.5 (was no menu)

Wireless & IoT
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I am running Windows XP, with a USB Dongle (WRL-00150, also ordered here). I am trying to connect hyperterminal to my witilt 2.5. I see the menu, but when I type it is unresponsive.

Here’s how far I’ve gotten:

I have the 4-AA battery module plugged in;

I have turned the unit on;

The status light comes on once, then goes off;

then the Bluetooth 1Hz light comes on and flashes.

If I rattle the device against something, the status ligt flashes again, and then the other light comes on again.

On the PC side, the my laptop seems to recognize the device.

I installed the drivers;

It asks for a passkey, I enter default;

A new entry appears in My Bluetooth Places\Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, called SparkFun-BT;

I connect with hyperterminal;

I see nothing and retry a few times;

I see the menu three times;

Nothing happens when I enter any number;

I play with the device to change its position and make the lights flash as above. Still nothing.

Any ideas?

2

No results. Could it mean the accelerometer is broken? Is there a way to test that? I’m about ready to return this item.