Hi there.
I cannot get sketches to upload to my arduinoBT.
I am getting all kinds of different errors. This here is what I get, when I just tryo to upload a sketch without doing anything:
Binary sketch size: 970 bytes (of a 28672 byte maximum)
avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_disable(): protocol error, expect=0x14, resp=0x51
This here is what I get, when I push the reset button, right before uploading or right after start of upload:
Binary sketch size: 970 bytes (of a 28672 byte maximum)
avrdude: stk500_paged_write(): (a) protocol error, expect=0x14, resp=0x64
avrdude: failed to write flash memory, rc=-4
avrdude: stk500_disable(): protocol error, expect=0x14, resp=0x51
At some point, the entire ArduinoIDE went black (which I had never seen before... sadly however, I lost the screenshot, and was not able to recreate that bug..)
And once, it even uploaded the sketch. Woopie. I have a blinking LED on pin13.
I was not able to recreate that fluke event though.
Seriously, as far as I can tell, either this board is seriously bugged, or the documentation, is not good, or both. I tend to go with boith. As is, this board is not a usefull tool in any way. I cannot work with a board, which sometimes decides to upload sketches if you push the reset button at just the right time.
I decided to buy this board, becouse I wanted an out-of-the box working arduino bt solution. I bought the most expensive arduino device available, even though I am on a small budget, becouse I was expecting it to work.
I regret having made that purchase and not having gone with many cheaper solutions using a bt module and an additional board.
Now, if someone can convince me of something different, I would be really happy. I want to like this board. I want to like it, becouse its an original Arduino Board and I want to think highly of Arduino products, and I want to like it becouse I spent ~130$ on it...
The documentation on the besite is really not all that helpful. I searched the forums, but couldnt find much info either. If anyone has any suggestions on how to turn this board into a useful tool, I would apreceate it.
Just for the record:
Arduino:
Software version: 0.22
I am using the correct port.
I have correct board selected in arduino software.
BT is paired, connection established.
Powered with 5v using the power output of another arduino device.
I believe I have all of this right, as It did work once.
(interestingly, It did not ask me to install a driver, everything except the bluetooth connection was automatically set up)
P.C:
Laptopt with Windows 7 (professionall?) 64bit.
Trendnet Micro Bluetooth USB Adapter
Any other info I am missing which might help?
Well, ok, if I dont get this fixed, I will see whether I can return it / swap it for a regular arduino with a bt shield...
I also strongly suggest, that the documentation adresses this issue with more than a sentence "Communication between the BT module and the computer can be temperamental." ... also, referring to the (unavailable ArduinoNG installation, is a bit dodgy as well..)
Anyway. Hope someone can help me out here. Sorry for the bitter tone of the post, I am just disapointed.
Cheers
p.
