Thanks everybody.  I think I have it.  My Raduino powerup reveals it has version 1.27.7

The problem was that Nano is indeed listening at 57600, whereas Arduino Web Editor is telling avrdude to use 115200.

From the console: 
Flashing with command:C:/path-to/avrdude.exe -CC:/path-to/avrdude.conf -patmega328p -carduino -PCOM4 -b115200 -D -Uflash:w:C:/path-to/raduino_v1.27.7.hex:i

avrdude.conf specifies (wrong) 115200, which is overridden by the -b in the command above to (also wrong) 115200

In Arduino Web editor, you choose among ATmega versions in the box next to the upload arrow.  Both Atmega832 and ATmegaa832old choices result in -b115200.

So I ran the command in a Windows terminal, correcting the -b to 57600 before hitting enter.

And that worked.

Whew!

Dan

KM6GRV

On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 7:08 PM, n0bhc via Groups.Io <n0bhc@...> wrote:

I stumbled across a solution to a similar upload problem with an order or 5 Nanos this week.

This batch of Nanos used the CH340 USB chip and I was certain the USB driver was correct.  (I even checked it out!)

I found there has been a recent change in the Arduino IDE (sometime during March '18) and to program new "old" Nanos you have to select "ATmega328P (OldBootloader)" from the "Tools - Processor:"  Menu.  This uploaded to the new batch of Nanos just like before.

I don't want to confuse things but maybe this will save some head scratching time :-)

Bob N0BHC

In a message dated 3/28/2018 10:57:10 PM Central Standard Time, danjamitch@... writes:

My serial monitor is set for 9600 bps.  And it works -

*Raduino booting up
v0.01

cal: -1

*Initiliazed Si5351

*Fixed PLL

*Output enabled PLL

*Si5350 ON

... across the same USB cable that doesn't upload.  When I set COM4 for 57600 I get gibbberish.

That says to me that the Nano UART wants to talk at 9600.  I don't see why it would want to use 9600 for the monitor and some other speed for upload.

There's not, perchance, some secret write protect feature in Raduino, is there?

Dan

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 8:30 PM, w7hd.rh <w7hd.rh@...> wrote:

In the Sketch editor under Tools (with the board plugged in), you will see a selection called Serial Monitor.  Click on that to see the correct serial port baud rate (57600).  Also, if you look at the nano board during the upload (look between the two boards) you should see TWO red LEDs flashing during the upload, then only one is lit when it completes.

Ron W7HD

On 03/28/2018 08:00 PM, Daniel Crane wrote:

I think you're right, Tim.  It's acting a lot like a serial port with the wrong start/stop/data bits or speed.  The Online Editor has a preferences pane, but it doesn't have anything to say about serial port config.

Wait!!!  I think I've found it.  In Device Manager.

Dan

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 7:47 PM, Tim Gorman <tgorman2@...> wrote:

Is your com port set to the same baud rate as the nano?

I don't know what the default baud rate on the nano is but I'll be
someone on here does. I've not used the Online Editor but does it have
an option somewhere for baud rate?

tim ab0wr

On Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:28:18 -0700
"Daniel Crane" <danjamitch@...> wrote:

> I think I'm almost there.  After loading the CH340/341 driver I can
> see COM4 appear/disappear when I connect and disconnect the USB
> cable.  I've selected Nano board with ATmega328 on COM4.  As I peek
> at the LED's on the Raduino, I can see some flickering of a couple of
> them as the COM tries to sync.
>
> But after ten retries with error of the form: avrdude:
> stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
>
> avrdude gives up.
>
> Searching " avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync:
> resp=0x00" produces voluminous results, but seemingly strange advice.
>
> Have you seen this?
>
> I'm running Arduino Online Editor and WIN10
>
> Thanks/Dan
> KM6GRV
>

-- 
Ron W7HD - NAQCC#7587 OMISS#9898 KX3#6966 LinuxUser#415320
Editor OVARC newsletter

 

 

If and when I get a uBITX, will Google Translator be able to help me with emails, like the one below, for example? 😉 Or will I have to find a course at my local college?

I do value learning. So if there is an Arduino For Idiots site, please point the way. Tnx.

72

Stephen

VE7NSD

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018, 7:32 AM Daniel Crane, <danjamitch@...> wrote:

Thanks everybody.  I think I have it.  My Raduino powerup reveals it has version 1.27.7

The problem was that Nano is indeed listening at 57600, whereas Arduino Web Editor is telling avrdude to use 115200.

From the console: 
Flashing with command:C:/path-to/avrdude.exe -CC:/path-to/avrdude.conf -patmega328p -carduino -PCOM4 -b115200 -D -Uflash:w:C:/path-to/raduino_v1.27.7.hex:i

avrdude.conf specifies (wrong) 115200, which is overridden by the -b in the command above to (also wrong) 115200

In Arduino Web editor, you choose among ATmega versions in the box next to the upload arrow.  Both Atmega832 and ATmegaa832old choices result in -b115200.

So I ran the command in a Windows terminal, correcting the -b to 57600 before hitting enter.

And that worked.

Whew!

Dan

KM6GRV

On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 7:08 PM, n0bhc via Groups.Io <n0bhc@...> wrote:

I stumbled across a solution to a similar upload problem with an order or 5 Nanos this week.

This batch of Nanos used the CH340 USB chip and I was certain the USB driver was correct.  (I even checked it out!)

I found there has been a recent change in the Arduino IDE (sometime during March '18) and to program new "old" Nanos you have to select "ATmega328P (OldBootloader)" from the "Tools - Processor:"  Menu.  This uploaded to the new batch of Nanos just like before.

I don't want to confuse things but maybe this will save some head scratching time :-)

Bob N0BHC

In a message dated 3/28/2018 10:57:10 PM Central Standard Time, danjamitch@... writes:

My serial monitor is set for 9600 bps.  And it works -

*Raduino booting up
v0.01

cal: -1

*Initiliazed Si5351

*Fixed PLL

*Output enabled PLL

*Si5350 ON

... across the same USB cable that doesn't upload.  When I set COM4 for 57600 I get gibbberish.

That says to me that the Nano UART wants to talk at 9600.  I don't see why it would want to use 9600 for the monitor and some other speed for upload.

There's not, perchance, some secret write protect feature in Raduino, is there?

Dan

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 8:30 PM, w7hd.rh <w7hd.rh@...> wrote:

In the Sketch editor under Tools (with the board plugged in), you will see a selection called Serial Monitor.  Click on that to see the correct serial port baud rate (57600).  Also, if you look at the nano board during the upload (look between the two boards) you should see TWO red LEDs flashing during the upload, then only one is lit when it completes.

Ron W7HD

On 03/28/2018 08:00 PM, Daniel Crane wrote:

I think you're right, Tim.  It's acting a lot like a serial port with the wrong start/stop/data bits or speed.  The Online Editor has a preferences pane, but it doesn't have anything to say about serial port config.

Wait!!!  I think I've found it.  In Device Manager.

Dan

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 7:47 PM, Tim Gorman <tgorman2@...> wrote:

Is your com port set to the same baud rate as the nano?

I don't know what the default baud rate on the nano is but I'll be
someone on here does. I've not used the Online Editor but does it have
an option somewhere for baud rate?

tim ab0wr

On Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:28:18 -0700
"Daniel Crane" <danjamitch@...> wrote:

> I think I'm almost there.  After loading the CH340/341 driver I can
> see COM4 appear/disappear when I connect and disconnect the USB
> cable.  I've selected Nano board with ATmega328 on COM4.  As I peek
> at the LED's on the Raduino, I can see some flickering of a couple of
> them as the COM tries to sync.
>
> But after ten retries with error of the form: avrdude:
> stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
>
> avrdude gives up.
>
> Searching " avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync:
> resp=0x00" produces voluminous results, but seemingly strange advice.
>
> Have you seen this?
>
> I'm running Arduino Online Editor and WIN10
>
> Thanks/Dan
> KM6GRV
>

-- 
Ron W7HD - NAQCC#7587 OMISS#9898 KX3#6966 LinuxUser#415320
Editor OVARC newsletter

 

 

It's not supposed to be that hard.  I think I am the only one here trying to use Arduino Web Editor.  A more experienced user could probably tell me where I missed a button that avoids the problem.

But the great thing about this forum is that there are guys who may benefit from my post.

Dan

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 7:50 AM, Stephen Wandling <swandling@...> wrote:

If and when I get a uBITX, will Google Translator be able to help me with emails, like the one below, for example? 😉 Or will I have to find a course at my local college?

I do value learning. So if there is an Arduino For Idiots site, please point the way. Tnx.

72

Stephen

VE7NSD

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018, 7:32 AM Daniel Crane, <danjamitch@...> wrote:

Thanks everybody.  I think I have it.  My Raduino powerup reveals it has version 1.27.7

The problem was that Nano is indeed listening at 57600, whereas Arduino Web Editor is telling avrdude to use 115200.

From the console: 
Flashing with command:C:/path-to/avrdude.exe -CC:/path-to/avrdude.conf -patmega328p -carduino -PCOM4 -b115200 -D -Uflash:w:C:/path-to/raduino_v1.27.7.hex:i

avrdude.conf specifies (wrong) 115200, which is overridden by the -b in the command above to (also wrong) 115200

In Arduino Web editor, you choose among ATmega versions in the box next to the upload arrow.  Both Atmega832 and ATmegaa832old choices result in -b115200.

So I ran the command in a Windows terminal, correcting the -b to 57600 before hitting enter.

And that worked.

Whew!

Dan

KM6GRV

On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 7:08 PM, n0bhc via Groups.Io <n0bhc@...> wrote:

I stumbled across a solution to a similar upload problem with an order or 5 Nanos this week.

This batch of Nanos used the CH340 USB chip and I was certain the USB driver was correct.  (I even checked it out!)

I found there has been a recent change in the Arduino IDE (sometime during March '18) and to program new "old" Nanos you have to select "ATmega328P (OldBootloader)" from the "Tools - Processor:"  Menu.  This uploaded to the new batch of Nanos just like before.

I don't want to confuse things but maybe this will save some head scratching time :-)

Bob N0BHC

In a message dated 3/28/2018 10:57:10 PM Central Standard Time, danjamitch@... writes:

My serial monitor is set for 9600 bps.  And it works -

*Raduino booting up
v0.01

cal: -1

*Initiliazed Si5351

*Fixed PLL

*Output enabled PLL

*Si5350 ON

... across the same USB cable that doesn't upload.  When I set COM4 for 57600 I get gibbberish.

That says to me that the Nano UART wants to talk at 9600.  I don't see why it would want to use 9600 for the monitor and some other speed for upload.

There's not, perchance, some secret write protect feature in Raduino, is there?

Dan

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 8:30 PM, w7hd.rh <w7hd.rh@...> wrote:

In the Sketch editor under Tools (with the board plugged in), you will see a selection called Serial Monitor.  Click on that to see the correct serial port baud rate (57600).  Also, if you look at the nano board during the upload (look between the two boards) you should see TWO red LEDs flashing during the upload, then only one is lit when it completes.

Ron W7HD

On 03/28/2018 08:00 PM, Daniel Crane wrote:

I think you're right, Tim.  It's acting a lot like a serial port with the wrong start/stop/data bits or speed.  The Online Editor has a preferences pane, but it doesn't have anything to say about serial port config.

Wait!!!  I think I've found it.  In Device Manager.

Dan

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 7:47 PM, Tim Gorman <tgorman2@...> wrote:

Is your com port set to the same baud rate as the nano?

I don't know what the default baud rate on the nano is but I'll be
someone on here does. I've not used the Online Editor but does it have
an option somewhere for baud rate?

tim ab0wr

On Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:28:18 -0700
"Daniel Crane" <danjamitch@...> wrote:

> I think I'm almost there.  After loading the CH340/341 driver I can
> see COM4 appear/disappear when I connect and disconnect the USB
> cable.  I've selected Nano board with ATmega328 on COM4.  As I peek
> at the LED's on the Raduino, I can see some flickering of a couple of
> them as the COM tries to sync.
>
> But after ten retries with error of the form: avrdude:
> stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
>
> avrdude gives up.
>
> Searching " avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync:
> resp=0x00" produces voluminous results, but seemingly strange advice.
>
> Have you seen this?
>
> I'm running Arduino Online Editor and WIN10
>
> Thanks/Dan
> KM6GRV
>

-- 
Ron W7HD - NAQCC#7587 OMISS#9898 KX3#6966 LinuxUser#415320
Editor OVARC newsletter

 

 

I should have said I chose your post randomly. And it speaks to my ignorance that I did not realize you were doing something different than the other firmware hackers here. 

I have noted (I think) that even folks who go to Git Hub and download some firmware have issues/problems in implementing it.

And yes, I sense the help level here is as high as it is on other AR forums. 

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018, 8:10 AM Daniel Crane, <danjamitch@...> wrote:

It's not supposed to be that hard.  I think I am the only one here trying to use Arduino Web Editor.  A more experienced user could probably tell me where I missed a button that avoids the problem.

But the great thing about this forum is that there are guys who may benefit from my post.

Dan

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 7:50 AM, Stephen Wandling <swandling@...> wrote:

If and when I get a uBITX, will Google Translator be able to help me with emails, like the one below, for example? 😉 Or will I have to find a course at my local college?

I do value learning. So if there is an Arduino For Idiots site, please point the way. Tnx.

72

Stephen

VE7NSD

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018, 7:32 AM Daniel Crane, <danjamitch@...> wrote:

Thanks everybody.  I think I have it.  My Raduino powerup reveals it has version 1.27.7

The problem was that Nano is indeed listening at 57600, whereas Arduino Web Editor is telling avrdude to use 115200.

From the console: 
Flashing with command:C:/path-to/avrdude.exe -CC:/path-to/avrdude.conf -patmega328p -carduino -PCOM4 -b115200 -D -Uflash:w:C:/path-to/raduino_v1.27.7.hex:i

avrdude.conf specifies (wrong) 115200, which is overridden by the -b in the command above to (also wrong) 115200

In Arduino Web editor, you choose among ATmega versions in the box next to the upload arrow.  Both Atmega832 and ATmegaa832old choices result in -b115200.

So I ran the command in a Windows terminal, correcting the -b to 57600 before hitting enter.

And that worked.

Whew!

Dan

KM6GRV

On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 7:08 PM, n0bhc via Groups.Io <n0bhc@...> wrote:

I stumbled across a solution to a similar upload problem with an order or 5 Nanos this week.

This batch of Nanos used the CH340 USB chip and I was certain the USB driver was correct.  (I even checked it out!)

I found there has been a recent change in the Arduino IDE (sometime during March '18) and to program new "old" Nanos you have to select "ATmega328P (OldBootloader)" from the "Tools - Processor:"  Menu.  This uploaded to the new batch of Nanos just like before.

I don't want to confuse things but maybe this will save some head scratching time :-)

Bob N0BHC

In a message dated 3/28/2018 10:57:10 PM Central Standard Time, danjamitch@... writes:

My serial monitor is set for 9600 bps.  And it works -

*Raduino booting up
v0.01

cal: -1

*Initiliazed Si5351

*Fixed PLL

*Output enabled PLL

*Si5350 ON

... across the same USB cable that doesn't upload.  When I set COM4 for 57600 I get gibbberish.

That says to me that the Nano UART wants to talk at 9600.  I don't see why it would want to use 9600 for the monitor and some other speed for upload.

There's not, perchance, some secret write protect feature in Raduino, is there?

Dan

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 8:30 PM, w7hd.rh <w7hd.rh@...> wrote:

In the Sketch editor under Tools (with the board plugged in), you will see a selection called Serial Monitor.  Click on that to see the correct serial port baud rate (57600).  Also, if you look at the nano board during the upload (look between the two boards) you should see TWO red LEDs flashing during the upload, then only one is lit when it completes.

Ron W7HD

On 03/28/2018 08:00 PM, Daniel Crane wrote:

I think you're right, Tim.  It's acting a lot like a serial port with the wrong start/stop/data bits or speed.  The Online Editor has a preferences pane, but it doesn't have anything to say about serial port config.

Wait!!!  I think I've found it.  In Device Manager.

Dan

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 7:47 PM, Tim Gorman <tgorman2@...> wrote:

Is your com port set to the same baud rate as the nano?

I don't know what the default baud rate on the nano is but I'll be
someone on here does. I've not used the Online Editor but does it have
an option somewhere for baud rate?

tim ab0wr

On Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:28:18 -0700
"Daniel Crane" <danjamitch@...> wrote:

> I think I'm almost there.  After loading the CH340/341 driver I can
> see COM4 appear/disappear when I connect and disconnect the USB
> cable.  I've selected Nano board with ATmega328 on COM4.  As I peek
> at the LED's on the Raduino, I can see some flickering of a couple of
> them as the COM tries to sync.
>
> But after ten retries with error of the form: avrdude:
> stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
>
> avrdude gives up.
>
> Searching " avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync:
> resp=0x00" produces voluminous results, but seemingly strange advice.
>
> Have you seen this?
>
> I'm running Arduino Online Editor and WIN10
>
> Thanks/Dan
> KM6GRV
>

-- 
Ron W7HD - NAQCC#7587 OMISS#9898 KX3#6966 LinuxUser#415320
Editor OVARC newsletter

 

 

I should have said I chose your post randomly. And it speaks to my ignorance that I did not realize you were doing something different than the other firmware hackers here. 

I have noted (I think) that even folks who go to Git Hub and download some firmware have issues/problems in implementing it.

And yes, I sense the help level here is as high as it is on other AR forums. 

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018, 8:10 AM Daniel Crane, <danjamitch@...> wrote:

It's not supposed to be that hard.  I think I am the only one here trying to use Arduino Web Editor.  A more experienced user could probably tell me where I missed a button that avoids the problem.

But the great thing about this forum is that there are guys who may benefit from my post.

Dan

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 7:50 AM, Stephen Wandling <swandling@...> wrote:

If and when I get a uBITX, will Google Translator be able to help me with emails, like the one below, for example? 😉 Or will I have to find a course at my local college?

I do value learning. So if there is an Arduino For Idiots site, please point the way. Tnx.

72

Stephen

VE7NSD

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018, 7:32 AM Daniel Crane, <danjamitch@...> wrote:

Thanks everybody.  I think I have it.  My Raduino powerup reveals it has version 1.27.7

The problem was that Nano is indeed listening at 57600, whereas Arduino Web Editor is telling avrdude to use 115200.

From the console: 
Flashing with command:C:/path-to/avrdude.exe -CC:/path-to/avrdude.conf -patmega328p -carduino -PCOM4 -b115200 -D -Uflash:w:C:/path-to/raduino_v1.27.7.hex:i

avrdude.conf specifies (wrong) 115200, which is overridden by the -b in the command above to (also wrong) 115200

In Arduino Web editor, you choose among ATmega versions in the box next to the upload arrow.  Both Atmega832 and ATmegaa832old choices result in -b115200.

So I ran the command in a Windows terminal, correcting the -b to 57600 before hitting enter.

And that worked.

Whew!

Dan

KM6GRV

On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 7:08 PM, n0bhc via Groups.Io <n0bhc@...> wrote:

I stumbled across a solution to a similar upload problem with an order or 5 Nanos this week.

This batch of Nanos used the CH340 USB chip and I was certain the USB driver was correct.  (I even checked it out!)

I found there has been a recent change in the Arduino IDE (sometime during March '18) and to program new "old" Nanos you have to select "ATmega328P (OldBootloader)" from the "Tools - Processor:"  Menu.  This uploaded to the new batch of Nanos just like before.

I don't want to confuse things but maybe this will save some head scratching time :-)

Bob N0BHC

In a message dated 3/28/2018 10:57:10 PM Central Standard Time, danjamitch@... writes:

My serial monitor is set for 9600 bps.  And it works -

*Raduino booting up
v0.01

cal: -1

*Initiliazed Si5351

*Fixed PLL

*Output enabled PLL

*Si5350 ON

... across the same USB cable that doesn't upload.  When I set COM4 for 57600 I get gibbberish.

That says to me that the Nano UART wants to talk at 9600.  I don't see why it would want to use 9600 for the monitor and some other speed for upload.

There's not, perchance, some secret write protect feature in Raduino, is there?

Dan

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 8:30 PM, w7hd.rh <w7hd.rh@...> wrote:

In the Sketch editor under Tools (with the board plugged in), you will see a selection called Serial Monitor.  Click on that to see the correct serial port baud rate (57600).  Also, if you look at the nano board during the upload (look between the two boards) you should see TWO red LEDs flashing during the upload, then only one is lit when it completes.

Ron W7HD

On 03/28/2018 08:00 PM, Daniel Crane wrote:

I think you're right, Tim.  It's acting a lot like a serial port with the wrong start/stop/data bits or speed.  The Online Editor has a preferences pane, but it doesn't have anything to say about serial port config.

Wait!!!  I think I've found it.  In Device Manager.

Dan

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 7:47 PM, Tim Gorman <tgorman2@...> wrote:

Is your com port set to the same baud rate as the nano?

I don't know what the default baud rate on the nano is but I'll be
someone on here does. I've not used the Online Editor but does it have
an option somewhere for baud rate?

tim ab0wr

On Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:28:18 -0700
"Daniel Crane" <danjamitch@...> wrote:

> I think I'm almost there.  After loading the CH340/341 driver I can
> see COM4 appear/disappear when I connect and disconnect the USB
> cable.  I've selected Nano board with ATmega328 on COM4.  As I peek
> at the LED's on the Raduino, I can see some flickering of a couple of
> them as the COM tries to sync.
>
> But after ten retries with error of the form: avrdude:
> stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
>
> avrdude gives up.
>
> Searching " avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync:
> resp=0x00" produces voluminous results, but seemingly strange advice.
>
> Have you seen this?
>
> I'm running Arduino Online Editor and WIN10
>
> Thanks/Dan
> KM6GRV
>

-- 
Ron W7HD - NAQCC#7587 OMISS#9898 KX3#6966 LinuxUser#415320
Editor OVARC newsletter

 

 

Ashhar,

How do we get the book?

Fr Richard 

WB8YXF 

On Mar 31, 2018, at 11:30, Ashhar Farhan <farhanbox@...> wrote:

We have Jack Purdum here who wrote the most approchable book on Arduinos. 

On Sat, 31 Mar 2018, 20:58 Stephen Wandling, <swandling@...> wrote:

I should have said I chose your post randomly. And it speaks to my ignorance that I did not realize you were doing something different than the other firmware hackers here. 

I have noted (I think) that even folks who go to Git Hub and download some firmware have issues/problems in implementing it.

And yes, I sense the help level here is as high as it is on other AR forums. 

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018, 8:10 AM Daniel Crane, <danjamitch@...> wrote:

It's not supposed to be that hard.  I think I am the only one here trying to use Arduino Web Editor.  A more experienced user could probably tell me where I missed a button that avoids the problem.

But the great thing about this forum is that there are guys who may benefit from my post.

Dan

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 7:50 AM, Stephen Wandling <swandling@...> wrote:

If and when I get a uBITX, will Google Translator be able to help me with emails, like the one below, for example? 😉 Or will I have to find a course at my local college?

I do value learning. So if there is an Arduino For Idiots site, please point the way. Tnx.

72

Stephen

VE7NSD

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018, 7:32 AM Daniel Crane, <danjamitch@...> wrote:

Thanks everybody.  I think I have it.  My Raduino powerup reveals it has version 1.27.7

The problem was that Nano is indeed listening at 57600, whereas Arduino Web Editor is telling avrdude to use 115200.

From the console: 
Flashing with command:C:/path-to/avrdude.exe -CC:/path-to/avrdude.conf -patmega328p -carduino -PCOM4 -b115200 -D -Uflash:w:C:/path-to/raduino_v1.27.7.hex:i

avrdude.conf specifies (wrong) 115200, which is overridden by the -b in the command above to (also wrong) 115200

In Arduino Web editor, you choose among ATmega versions in the box next to the upload arrow.  Both Atmega832 and ATmegaa832old choices result in -b115200.

So I ran the command in a Windows terminal, correcting the -b to 57600 before hitting enter.

And that worked.

Whew!

Dan

KM6GRV

On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 7:08 PM, n0bhc via Groups.Io <n0bhc@...> wrote:

I stumbled across a solution to a similar upload problem with an order or 5 Nanos this week.

This batch of Nanos used the CH340 USB chip and I was certain the USB driver was correct.  (I even checked it out!)

I found there has been a recent change in the Arduino IDE (sometime during March '18) and to program new "old" Nanos you have to select "ATmega328P (OldBootloader)" from the "Tools - Processor:"  Menu.  This uploaded to the new batch of Nanos just like before.

I don't want to confuse things but maybe this will save some head scratching time :-)

Bob N0BHC

In a message dated 3/28/2018 10:57:10 PM Central Standard Time, danjamitch@... writes:

My serial monitor is set for 9600 bps.  And it works -

*Raduino booting up
v0.01

cal: -1

*Initiliazed Si5351

*Fixed PLL

*Output enabled PLL

*Si5350 ON

... across the same USB cable that doesn't upload.  When I set COM4 for 57600 I get gibbberish.

That says to me that the Nano UART wants to talk at 9600.  I don't see why it would want to use 9600 for the monitor and some other speed for upload.

There's not, perchance, some secret write protect feature in Raduino, is there?

Dan

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 8:30 PM, w7hd.rh <w7hd.rh@...> wrote:

In the Sketch editor under Tools (with the board plugged in), you will see a selection called Serial Monitor.  Click on that to see the correct serial port baud rate (57600).  Also, if you look at the nano board during the upload (look between the two boards) you should see TWO red LEDs flashing during the upload, then only one is lit when it completes.

Ron W7HD

On 03/28/2018 08:00 PM, Daniel Crane wrote:

I think you're right, Tim.  It's acting a lot like a serial port with the wrong start/stop/data bits or speed.  The Online Editor has a preferences pane, but it doesn't have anything to say about serial port config.

Wait!!!  I think I've found it.  In Device Manager.

Dan

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 7:47 PM, Tim Gorman <tgorman2@...> wrote:

Is your com port set to the same baud rate as the nano?

I don't know what the default baud rate on the nano is but I'll be
someone on here does. I've not used the Online Editor but does it have
an option somewhere for baud rate?

tim ab0wr

On Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:28:18 -0700
"Daniel Crane" <danjamitch@...> wrote:

> I think I'm almost there.  After loading the CH340/341 driver I can
> see COM4 appear/disappear when I connect and disconnect the USB
> cable.  I've selected Nano board with ATmega328 on COM4.  As I peek
> at the LED's on the Raduino, I can see some flickering of a couple of
> them as the COM tries to sync.
>
> But after ten retries with error of the form: avrdude:
> stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
>
> avrdude gives up.
>
> Searching " avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync:
> resp=0x00" produces voluminous results, but seemingly strange advice.
>
> Have you seen this?
>
> I'm running Arduino Online Editor and WIN10
>
> Thanks/Dan
> KM6GRV
>

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We have Jack Purdum here who wrote the most approchable book on Arduinos. 

On Sat, 31 Mar 2018, 20:58 Stephen Wandling, <swandling@...> wrote:

I should have said I chose your post randomly. And it speaks to my ignorance that I did not realize you were doing something different than the other firmware hackers here. 

I have noted (I think) that even folks who go to Git Hub and download some firmware have issues/problems in implementing it.

And yes, I sense the help level here is as high as it is on other AR forums. 

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018, 8:10 AM Daniel Crane, <danjamitch@...> wrote:

It's not supposed to be that hard.  I think I am the only one here trying to use Arduino Web Editor.  A more experienced user could probably tell me where I missed a button that avoids the problem.

But the great thing about this forum is that there are guys who may benefit from my post.

Dan

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 7:50 AM, Stephen Wandling <swandling@...> wrote:

If and when I get a uBITX, will Google Translator be able to help me with emails, like the one below, for example? 😉 Or will I have to find a course at my local college?

I do value learning. So if there is an Arduino For Idiots site, please point the way. Tnx.

72

Stephen

VE7NSD

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018, 7:32 AM Daniel Crane, <danjamitch@...> wrote:

Thanks everybody.  I think I have it.  My Raduino powerup reveals it has version 1.27.7

The problem was that Nano is indeed listening at 57600, whereas Arduino Web Editor is telling avrdude to use 115200.

From the console: 
Flashing with command:C:/path-to/avrdude.exe -CC:/path-to/avrdude.conf -patmega328p -carduino -PCOM4 -b115200 -D -Uflash:w:C:/path-to/raduino_v1.27.7.hex:i

avrdude.conf specifies (wrong) 115200, which is overridden by the -b in the command above to (also wrong) 115200

In Arduino Web editor, you choose among ATmega versions in the box next to the upload arrow.  Both Atmega832 and ATmegaa832old choices result in -b115200.

So I ran the command in a Windows terminal, correcting the -b to 57600 before hitting enter.

And that worked.

Whew!

Dan

KM6GRV

On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 7:08 PM, n0bhc via Groups.Io <n0bhc@...> wrote:

I stumbled across a solution to a similar upload problem with an order or 5 Nanos this week.

This batch of Nanos used the CH340 USB chip and I was certain the USB driver was correct.  (I even checked it out!)

I found there has been a recent change in the Arduino IDE (sometime during March '18) and to program new "old" Nanos you have to select "ATmega328P (OldBootloader)" from the "Tools - Processor:"  Menu.  This uploaded to the new batch of Nanos just like before.

I don't want to confuse things but maybe this will save some head scratching time :-)

Bob N0BHC

In a message dated 3/28/2018 10:57:10 PM Central Standard Time, danjamitch@... writes:

My serial monitor is set for 9600 bps.  And it works -

*Raduino booting up
v0.01

cal: -1

*Initiliazed Si5351

*Fixed PLL

*Output enabled PLL

*Si5350 ON

... across the same USB cable that doesn't upload.  When I set COM4 for 57600 I get gibbberish.

That says to me that the Nano UART wants to talk at 9600.  I don't see why it would want to use 9600 for the monitor and some other speed for upload.

There's not, perchance, some secret write protect feature in Raduino, is there?

Dan

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 8:30 PM, w7hd.rh <w7hd.rh@...> wrote:

In the Sketch editor under Tools (with the board plugged in), you will see a selection called Serial Monitor.  Click on that to see the correct serial port baud rate (57600).  Also, if you look at the nano board during the upload (look between the two boards) you should see TWO red LEDs flashing during the upload, then only one is lit when it completes.

Ron W7HD

On 03/28/2018 08:00 PM, Daniel Crane wrote:

I think you're right, Tim.  It's acting a lot like a serial port with the wrong start/stop/data bits or speed.  The Online Editor has a preferences pane, but it doesn't have anything to say about serial port config.

Wait!!!  I think I've found it.  In Device Manager.

Dan

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 7:47 PM, Tim Gorman <tgorman2@...> wrote:

Is your com port set to the same baud rate as the nano?

I don't know what the default baud rate on the nano is but I'll be
someone on here does. I've not used the Online Editor but does it have
an option somewhere for baud rate?

tim ab0wr

On Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:28:18 -0700
"Daniel Crane" <danjamitch@...> wrote:

> I think I'm almost there.  After loading the CH340/341 driver I can
> see COM4 appear/disappear when I connect and disconnect the USB
> cable.  I've selected Nano board with ATmega328 on COM4.  As I peek
> at the LED's on the Raduino, I can see some flickering of a couple of
> them as the COM tries to sync.
>
> But after ten retries with error of the form: avrdude:
> stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
>
> avrdude gives up.
>
> Searching " avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync:
> resp=0x00" produces voluminous results, but seemingly strange advice.
>
> Have you seen this?
>
> I'm running Arduino Online Editor and WIN10
>
> Thanks/Dan
> KM6GRV
>

-- 
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Editor OVARC newsletter

 

 

For now, I have purchased a $3 Canadian Kindle:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B079R94QBV/ref=pe_386430_122412850_TE_DP

Then for $10 Canadian Arduino Nano, shipped:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01FV7NIUA/ref=pe_3034960_233709270_TE_item

Thanks for all of the advice.  I have noted all of the book suggestions, for when my skill level rises.  I am feeling less lost already. 

Stephen

VE7NSD

On 3/31/2018 9:54 AM, Dennis Zabawa wrote:

Two books that may help:

https://www.amazon.com/Programming-Arduino-Getting-Started-Sketches/dp/1259641635/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1522515116&sr=1-1&keywords=simon+monk+arduino

https://www.amazon.com/Programming-Arduino-Next-Steps-Sketches/dp/0071830251/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1522515116&sr=1-2&keywords=simon+monk+arduino ( https://www.amazon.com/Programming-Arduino-Getting-Started-Sketches/dp/1259641635/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1522515116&sr=1-1&keywords=simon+monk+arduino )

As someone who is fast approaching 75, I can understand your viewpoint!  But I have found that learning on the Arduino is FUN!  So it isn't like having to study - you can just dive in and make things happen with an occasional reference to the Kindle.

Ron W7HD

On 03/31/2018 10:20 PM, Stephen Wandling wrote:

Steven, yesterday I knew nothing about Arduino.  I know a bit more after reading the first bit of the Kindle I mentioned.  How much I want to know, is a question that is premature for me. 

I was looking for some peace of mind, and if I bought a BITX, I did not want to be stepping into a 'world' that would require 'extensive' education on my part.  If that were the case, I would probably not buy the BITX.

Once I begin working my my Nano, I may decide I need to take my Arduino up a notch, or not.  And with the BITX I suspect it will be much the same.  If I REALLY want a feature, I would learn how to make it happen.

I am closer to 80 than to 75 and serious education is not usually on my horizon.  While I often watch a Youtube on some topic, just to get the general idea of how things are done, I value having time to think when I read.

Stephen

VE7NSD

On 3/31/2018 8:53 PM, Steven Read wrote:

I am not sure how much you already know about the Arduino & how much you want to know but this appears to be a good starting point 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDGAg1pqcy8IScMqHHTy9Gg

I am OLD SCHOOL & like to see how to do something rather than read about it until I have built up some proficiency. I do not have a BITX20 but went through this a couple of years ago when my wife got a small robot with an Arduino board in it from RadioShack. Compared to some others the IDE seems a bit primitive by current standards. 

I am assuming putting the BITX20 together will not present any problems or I may just have missed that as I am rushing to get this sent. 

I am typing this on my phone & am a few minutes from it shutting down due to battery. I will check back here regularly to watch for your posts.

Steven Read - ab9ol - (em79jt) Dublin, IN 

On Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 11:17 PM Stephen Wandling <swandling@...> wrote:

For now, I have purchased a $3 Canadian Kindle:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B079R94QBV/ref=pe_386430_122412850_TE_DP

Then for $10 Canadian Arduino Nano, shipped:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01FV7NIUA/ref=pe_3034960_233709270_TE_item

Thanks for all of the advice.  I have noted all of the book suggestions, for when my skill level rises.  I am feeling less lost already. 

Stephen

VE7NSD

On 3/31/2018 9:54 AM, Dennis Zabawa wrote:

Two books that may help:

https://www.amazon.com/Programming-Arduino-Getting-Started-Sketches/dp/1259641635/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1522515116&sr=1-1&keywords=simon+monk+arduino

https://www.amazon.com/Programming-Arduino-Next-Steps-Sketches/dp/0071830251/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1522515116&sr=1-2&keywords=simon+monk+arduino ( https://www.amazon.com/Programming-Arduino-Getting-Started-Sketches/dp/1259641635/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1522515116&sr=1-1&keywords=simon+monk+arduino )

--

—
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Editor OVARC newsletter

Steven, yesterday I knew nothing about Arduino.  I know a bit more after reading the first bit of the Kindle I mentioned.  How much I want to know, is a question that is premature for me. 

I was looking for some peace of mind, and if I bought a BITX, I did not want to be stepping into a 'world' that would require 'extensive' education on my part.  If that were the case, I would probably not buy the BITX.

Once I begin working my my Nano, I may decide I need to take my Arduino up a notch, or not.  And with the BITX I suspect it will be much the same.  If I REALLY want a feature, I would learn how to make it happen.

I am closer to 80 than to 75 and serious education is not usually on my horizon.  While I often watch a Youtube on some topic, just to get the general idea of how things are done, I value having time to think when I read.

Stephen

VE7NSD