I'm having similar problems with the zoetrope project.
In fact, not one of the projects has worked for me following the code in the Projects Book. Why is that?
I resort to just using the codes that preloaded in the arduino coding app.
How am I supposed to learn anything if none of the codes in the "text book" are correct. I'm an absolute beginner, so I have no ability to trouble shoot these problems. It has been so frustrating working my way through the book.
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