I have uploaded the sketch and am getting the following message - can anyone help?
avrdude: ser_open(): can't open device "\.\COM1": The system cannot find the file specified.
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Hmm you need to supply much more than that to interest anyone.
But chances are your Arduino is not on COM 1
maybe check in device manager first if its windows and then set the IDE to the CORRECT port.
"Beware Crystal ball in effect"
Thanks both -sorry i'm only 10 and new to this - when I look on port it is greyed out?
I have gone to device manager and there is no 'ports' option to change to COM1?
If there are no other ports listed then its almost sure to be a driver issue.
Search the forum for CH340 and start from there.
I am also going to refer you HERE, HERE
"Crystal ball still in effect here does anyone have extra batteries for me"
thanks for your help - will try to get better 