WIFLY- getting started

Wireless & IoT
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Sorry if this is a repeat - I just posted but can’t find it, and I need to update. I have attached the WIFLY to the Arduino UNO with the 8-pin connectors, and no lights are lit on the board. However, I used a multimeter to test voltage, and both the 3.3 and 5v are reading correctly. That said - when I load the basic code on the board, the serial monitor displays:

WiFly Shield Terminal Routine

Could not initialize bridge, locking up.

I don’t want to start haggling with the code if in fact there should be lights on the board and the problem lies with something more fundamental. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks,

Claudia

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Hi

if you look closely at the Wifly shield, you’ll see that it gets its power from the Vin pin of the Arduino. Therefore, it should be that one you must check the voltage. If you have the Arduino plugged on the USB, you should get about 5V in the Vin pin. Also, check if you have a ground connection, preferably in the GND pin right next to the Vin pin. If these are connected correctly, you should be getting the orange and green pin blinking asynchronously…

:slight_smile:

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Thank you! I am getting the correct voltage readings, but no lights… also the ground is properly connected. Any ideas as to why I wouldn’t be seeing lights?

Claudia