Trying to Program 5v Arduino Pro Mini with CP2102

I am trying to program my Arduino Pro mini with my CP2102 module but I keep getting the avrdude:stk500 error, and to my understanding everything looks fine. Help please.

Disconnect the CTS and it should work fine.

I did but I'm still getting the same error. :frowning:

Well, your wiring otherwise looks fine, and I've used the exact same SiLabs UART module (its one of the best of the low-cost ones). I'd look at the things PC-side unless that picture is your actual wiring pogo-pin style and not just for visual simplification..

You appear to be connecting one to the other by putting pins through plated holes.

That will not work.