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[clancy]

Hi,

I'm a first time user with the redboard inventor kit ... having installed all the software and built circuit#1, I've tried to upload circuit #1 from the "SIK Guide Code" and had the following errors returned

I've also tried some of the sketches from the Basics examples with the same errors

any help appreciated ...?


Arduino: 1.8.1 (Windows 7), Board: "Arduino/Genuino Uno"

Sketch uses 928 bytes (2%) of program storage space. Maximum is 32256 bytes.
Global variables use 9 bytes (0%) of dynamic memory, leaving 2039 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2048 bytes.
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 1 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x30
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 2 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x20
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 3 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x30
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 4 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x20
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 5 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x30
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 6 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x20
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 7 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x30
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 8 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x20
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 9 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x30
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x20
An error occurred while uploading the sketch

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[clancy]

Hi,

I've made some progress but sadly no success, from the information I've discovered this maybe useful for others ... There is definitely a bug somewhere and with no support from Sparkfun I'm left a little disillusioned and annoyed

VCP drivers installed separate to the Arduino IDE, from below link

http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

This opened a COM5 PORT so connected the red board to this ... looked like success with a much slower upload but very similar errors were returned as below

Arduino: 1.8.1 (Windows 7), Board: "Arduino Duemilanove or Diecimila, ATmega328"

Sketch uses 928 bytes (3%) of program storage space. Maximum is 30720 bytes.
Global variables use 9 bytes (0%) of dynamic memory, leaving 2039 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2048 bytes.

avrdude: Version 6.3, compiled on Dec 16 2016 at 13:33:19
Copyright (c) 2000-2005 Brian Dean, http://www.bdmicro.com/
Copyright (c) 2007-2014 Joerg Wunsch

Using Port : COM5
Using Programmer : arduino
Overriding Baud Rate : 57600
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 1 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x6f
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 2 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x6f
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 3 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x6f
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 4 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x6f
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 5 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x6f
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 6 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x6f
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 7 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x6f
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 8 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x6f
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 9 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x6f
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x6f

avrdude done. Thank you.

Problem uploading to board. See http://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Troubleshooting#upload for suggestions.

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I've not managed to run through all the connotations of the similar bugs at below link, but for me enough to support a very serious bug that goes way beyond what a paying customer should have to consider

http://www.instructables.com/id/A-solut ... ot-in-syn/

Still very keen to get the damn thing working ...

[darrellg]

You can get support from Sparkfun at https://www.sparkfun.com/technical_assistance.

[brianuno]

I copied all 16 of the Sparkfun tutorial code files into the Arduino IDE software folder path: portable/sketchbook/libraries/circuit_01 (etc). Next, with the IDO application open, I click the arrow-up tab, (open), select libraries, and find the project file I want to run. I figured this out by reading the Sparkfun Inventor's Guide. See page 11.

[clancy]

Thanks darrellg, the simple routes are sometimes the best ... 'Technical support' came back with the solution and now I have a flashing LED

Will send a separate post with solution I recived for others

[clancy]

Below solution provided by Joelle P at technical support ... Thanks alot Joelle!! can make a start on some projects with the kids

JAN 26, 2017 | 03:01PM MST
Joelle P replied:
Hello Jon,
I believe the issue is that you got the Arduino IDE from Arduino.org instead of Arduino.cc. There were some shenanigans the last year which caused two sites to be put up. You will not want the most version of the IDE from Arduino.cc but 1.6.5. – 1.6.9. Any of those in that range tend to be fairly stable and have fewer issues. I would recommend 1.6.9.
Other than that, the error message you are getting is very generic and can be a plethora of things. Like a bad cable, the drivers (which you identified), etc.
Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with.
Have a great day!
Best Regards,
Joelle
Returns Processor/Technical Support
SparkFun Electronics
www.sparkfun.com

[darrellg]

FWIW, the shenanigans to which he refers have ended. .org and .cc have reconciled and joined forces once again. Unfortunately, the .org site is still serving the rogue version of the IDE. Hopefully they'll get that fixed soon.