Trouble Uploading Code onto Arduino

Hey guys,

So I ran into a problem with my project. I uploaded code onto it once and it worked fine. But after some use, I started running into problems. Whenever I try to upload code onto the board, it gives me a UART error. It's like the computer is not even sensing the board is there, I get the same error when I remove the board from the computer, and try to upload the code onto the board with the board detached.

I have a hunch that this is not a software issue, but I would really love some guidance on where to start troubleshooting. And is there a thorough guide somewhere to trouble shoot hardware?

Thank you!

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Hey guys,

So I ran into a problem with my project. I uploaded code onto it once and it worked fine. But after some use, I started running into problems. Whenever I try to upload code onto the board, it gives me a UART error. It's like the computer is not even sensing the board is there, I get the same error when I remove the board from the computer, and try to upload the code onto the board with the board detached.

I have a hunch that this is not a software issue, but I would really love some guidance on where to start troubleshooting. And is there a thorough guide somewhere to trouble shoot hardware?

Thank you!

shmilylauber:
Your in the wrong category

That encourages people to cross-post (which OP did).
You could have told OP to ask a moderator to move it.
There is a "Report to moderator" link in every post.
Leo..

js7041:
And is there a thorough guide somewhere to trouble shoot hardware?

There is a very basic 'Blink" sketch in the examples of the IDE.
If that works as expected, then your hardware should be ok.

If that doesn't upload/work, then post the error message.
If it does, post your non-working sketch.
Read the forum rules first before you do.
Leo..

Threads merged.

@Wawa, thank you for politely posting sage advice and the report to moderator.

Hey,

Sorry about the rule breaks, I will be careful to follow the rules next time. And thanks for the help thus far.

I tried the blink sketch, and it gave me this error:

Arduino: 1.8.3 (Mac OS X), Board: "Arduino/Genuino Uno"

Sketch uses 928 bytes (2%) of program storage space. Maximum is 32256 bytes.
Global variables use 9 bytes (0%) of dynamic memory, leaving 2039 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2048 bytes.
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 1 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 2 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 3 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 4 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 5 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 6 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 7 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 8 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 9 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
Problem uploading to board. See http://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Troubleshooting#upload for suggestions.

This report would have more information with
"Show verbose output during compilation"
option enabled in File -> Preferences.

Thanks again,