Simon Says Experiments

Kits
1

Hi

I’m trying to upload new codes to the Simon Says Board with the FTDI Basic but I’m getting this errors:

Arduino: 1.8.13 (Windows 10), Board: “LilyPad Arduino, ATmega328P”

Sketch uses 936 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: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding

avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 1 of 10: not in sync: resp=0xd7

avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding

avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 2 of 10: not in sync: resp=0xd7

avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding

avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 3 of 10: not in sync: resp=0xd7

avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding

avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 4 of 10: not in sync: resp=0xd7

avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding

avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 5 of 10: not in sync: resp=0xd7

avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding

avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 6 of 10: not in sync: resp=0xd7

avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding

avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 7 of 10: not in sync: resp=0xd7

avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding

avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 8 of 10: not in sync: resp=0xd7

avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding

avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 9 of 10: not in sync: resp=0xd7

avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding

avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0xd7

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

This report would have more information with

“Show verbose output during compilation”

option enabled in File → Preferences.

2

How are you connecting the board to your computer?

Also, is the board powered on while you try to upload?

3

I’m using the SparkFun USB Mini-B Cable - 6 Foot connected to the FTDI Basic Breakout - 3.3V . Yes the board is powered on while I try to upload. Also in the Arduino software I have under tools> Lilypad Arduino w/ ATMega328P and the port says COM3

4

I am wondering if it has to be the FTDI Basic Breakout 3.3V should I use the 5.5V instead? The problem I am having is that it takes to long to upload the code but at the end it doesnt upload and give me that error. Have anyone have the same problem here?

5

Either the 3.3 or 5 volt boards should work. How do you have it connected to the simon says? Did you solder a header to the simon says?

6

G’day! I’m having the same problem with an old [KIT-09882 I dug out and soldered for my daughter.

Arduino: 1.8.13 (Mac OS X), Board: "LilyPad Arduino, ATmega328P"

Sketch uses 936 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: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 1 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
…
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00

I’ve:

  • - Inserted a battery
  • - Turned on the Simon
  • - Verified +5VDC between both pairs of GND and 5V pins on the board
  • - Soldered a row of headers so I get a good connection to the FT232R
  • - Plugged my FT232R with GND to BLK and DTR to GRN
  • - Double-checked I've got a ATMega328

    • I’m using macOS 10.15.7 and Arduino 1.8.13 configured with:

  • - Tools > Board > Arduino AVR Boards > Lilypad Arduino
  • - Tools > Processor > ATMega328P
  • - Tools > Port > /dev/cu.usbserial-A50285BI
  • - The SIMON_1_BLINK example from the [[repo](https://github.com/sparkfun/Simon-Says)
    • [/list]

    What’s my next troubleshooting step?](GitHub - sparkfun/Simon-Says: Example firmware and hardware files for the Simon Says kit.)](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/retired/9882)