Can't upload sketch

[Javed Ali]

Hi Guys,

I've been having issues with my Arduino Ethernet kit I bought directly from GFR.

It's been working, however in the last week it has stopped completely - the LEDs no longer flash and the printer backend says it isn't detected.

So, I decided I might need to re-upload the sketch.

I get this error - the only thing I've changed is the MAC address.

Binary sketch size: 28,812 bytes (of a 32,256 byte maximum)

/Users/Javed/Downloads/Arduino.app/Contents/Resources/Java/hardware/tools/avr/bin/avrdude -C/Users/Javed/Downloads/Arduino.app/Contents/Resources/Java/hardware/tools/avr/etc/avrdude.conf -v -v -v -v -patmega328p -carduino -P/dev/tty.usbserial-FTAK1HR7 -b115200 -D -Uflash:w:/var/folders/h8/3gwff8m10x16lrb6_zqdg8nr0000gn/T/build4109678802743082864.tmp/sketch_apr16a.cpp.hex:i 

avrdude: Version 5.11, compiled on Sep  2 2011 at 18:52:52

         Copyright (c) 2000-2005 Brian Dean, http://www.bdmicro.com/

         Copyright (c) 2007-2009 Joerg Wunsch

         System wide configuration file is "/Users/Javed/Downloads/Arduino.app/Contents/Resources/Java/hardware/tools/avr/etc/avrdude.conf"

         User configuration file is "/Users/Javed/.avrduderc"

         User configuration file does not exist or is not a regular file, skipping

         Using Port                    : /dev/tty.usbserial-FTAK1HR7

         Using Programmer              : arduino

         Overriding Baud Rate          : 115200

avrdude: Send: 0 [30]   [20] 

avrdude: Send: 0 [30]   [20] 

avrdude: Send: 0 [30]   [20] 

avrdude: ser_recv(): programmer is not responding

avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding

avrdude done.  Thank you.

[James Adam]

The first thing to do would be to rule out any problems with uploading other sketches. Try uploading one of the simple Ardunio examples (like 'Blink'). Does that work?

- James

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[Javed Ali]

Nope - blink doesn't work. I'll try uninstalling the drivers I got for this FTDI cable, that might be it.

Hope you're enjoying your trip.

[James Adam]

On 23 Apr 2013, at 02:32, Javed Ali <jta...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Nope - blink doesn't work. I'll try uninstalling the drivers I got for this FTDI cable, that might be it.

Did you manage to try another FTDI cable?

- James

[Mark Bilandzic]

the Arduino software package that you download from arduino.cc comes with FTDI drivers. if you use a windows machine you need to install those via system preferences / harware manager. check instructions on the arduino.cc website...

cheers,
mark

[J. Ali]

Hey guys - 

I'm using a Mac - and that doesn't include an FTDI driver as far as I'm aware.

I haven't had the chance to test a new cable, I'm thinking of just going with an RPi as from what I can tell, the whole board seems to be dead. The RX/TX lights don't flash, etc. Plus, getting a new FTDI cable shipped to be is about the same price as an RPi!

Bit of a shame that the thing conked out after just a few days. I don't suppose you guys could return it to wherever you purchased it from, if I can indeed verify it is malfunctioning?

Cheers.

[James Adam]

Hi,

It's a shame that we can't isolate what the problem is (either by trying a different FTDI cable, or by trying your existing cable on a different Arduino). Do you know how much it would cost to post the Arduino back to the UK?

- James

[J. Ali]

Hi James,

The only other Arduino I have is an UNO, and I believe that only uses USB?

I believe it is an issue with the board considering it just stopped working - which caused me to try and reupload the software.

Sending the thing back in something protected would cost around $25 - with signature on delivery but no tracking. 

Cheers mate.