New beginners kit cant seem to get working.

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I would first like to say i have spent about the last hour doing research and reading various troubleshooting topics and none seem to help. I have noticed that i need to be as specific as possible with as much detail as I can so here it goes.
I received DFRobots Arduino kit for beginners today. i opened it up laid everything out to make sure it was all there then downloaded the PDF tutorial to get started. It first told me to download the Arduino software. Then to install some drivers. the tutorial states that windows will at first fail to install the drivers however this didn't happen for me. I followed the instructions to install them anyway and windows gave a message that the current drivers for this hardware is already installed. then it instructs to check the port in device manager to see which the Arduino is connected. COM3 in my case. The next step is to upload a blink program, this code is to make the onboard LED blink. I uploaded this and it worked just fine Next is the first project. it instructs me to plug in the shield that came with it and put the bread board on top. then I am to place a black jumper from the second ground port into the breadboard row 2 column 6, then a 5MM LED short side above the jumper i just placed and the positive/longer side will be one column to the right. Next is to place a 220R resistor below the positive lead of the LED, row 2 column 7. the other end of the resistor is to be placed in row 2 column 12. Then a green jumper is placed above that connection, row 1 column 12 and the other end of the jumper to pin 10 on the shield.
I have made sure all connections are completely into the breadboard.
next the tutorial instructs me to type this code in myself as to help learn the code format.
//project -- Blinking a LED
/*

  • Description: turn LED on and off every other second.
    */
    int ledpin=10;
    void setup() {
    pinMode(ledpin,OUTPUT);
    }
    void loop() {
    digitalWrite(ledpin,HIGH);
    delay(1000);
    digitalWrite(ledpin,LOW);
    delay(1000);

}
that is copied from the code I typed. now when I verify the code everything is ok and so I upload the code.
the L TX RX LEDs flash then go off . the LED on the breadboard does not come on.
I have replaced the LED resistor and jumpers with others to rule them out, I tried plugging the jumpers into the Arduino itself instead of the shield plugged in. I have noticed that the L LED that the first code has me blink comes on a few seconds after I upload the code however its very dim and pulses between dim and a tad bit brighter continuously.
I hope I have given enough information. I was very excited to get this kit and start working through the projects and learning all I could only to get stuck on the first project. I like to think that this will only help me learn more about it. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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A picture of the setup says more than a thousand words :wink:

Please edit your post and add
** **[code]** **
before your code and
** **[/code]** **
after your code. So it looks like

your code here
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@chadwiiick

Your topic was Moved to it's current location / section as it is more suitable.

Could you take a few moments to Learn and Use The Forum

It will help you get the best out of the forum in the future.

  • Your OS and version can be valuable information, please include it along with extra security you are using.

  • Always list the version of the IDE you are using and the board version if applicable.

  • Use quote or add error messages as an attachment NOT a picture.

  • How to insert an image into your post. ( Thanks @sterretje )

  • Add your sketch where applicable but please use CODE TAGS ( </> )

  • Add a SCHEMATIC were needed even if it is hand drawn

  • Add working links to any specific hardware as needed (NOT links to similar items)

  • Remember that the people trying to help cannot see your problem so give as much information as you can

COMMON ISSUES

  • Ensure you have FULLY inserted the USB cables.

  • Check you have a COMMON GROUND where required. ( Thanks @Perry)

  • Where possible use USB 2.0 ports or a USB 2.0 POWERED HUB to rule out USB 3.0 issues.

  • Try other computers where possible.

  • Try other USB leads where possible.

  • You may not have the correct driver installed. CH340/341 or CP2102 or FT232 VCP Drivers - FTDI

  • There may be a problem with the board check or remove your wiring first.

  • Remove any items connected to pins 0 and 1.

COMPUTER RELATED

  • Close any other serial programs before opening the IDE.

  • Ensure you turn off any additional security / antivirus just to test.

  • There may be a problem with the PC try RESTARTING it.

  • You may be selecting the wrong COM port.

  • Avoid cloud/network based installations where possible OR ensure your Network/Cloud software is RUNNING.

  • Clear your browsers CACHE.

  • Close the IDE before using any other serial programs.

  • Preferably install IDE’s as ADMINISTRATOR or your OS equivalent

ARDUINO SPECIFIC BOARDS

  • CH340/341 based clones do not report useful information to the “get board info” button.

  • NANO (Old Types) some require you to use the OLD BOOTLOADER option.

  • NANO (ALL Types) See the specific sections lower in the forum.

  • NANO (NEW Types) Install your board CORE’s.

  • Unless using EXTERNAL PROGRAMMERS please leave the IDE selection at default “AVRISP mkII”.

  • Boards using a MICRO usb connector need a cable that is both DATA and CHARGE. Many are CHARGE ONLY.

CREATE editor install locations.

  • On macOs ~/Applications/ArduinoCreateAgent-1.1/ArduinoCreateAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/config.ini

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Performing the above actions may help resolve your problem without further help.

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Thanks to all those who helped and added to this list.

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Did you get it to work?

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