unable to upload to UNO clone. (drivers installed)

I am using an Arduino Uno clone with the CH340 chip
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UNO-R3-Board-MEGA328P-CH340G-Arduino-Compatible-with-USB-Cable/273136948117?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

I have all drivers installed and have chosen Arduino UNO from the board selection.

void setup() {
 // put your setup code here, to run once:
Serial.begin(57600);
}

void loop() {
 // put your main code here, to run repeatedly:
Serial.println("Hello World");
delay(300);
}

When trying to upload I get this error (all at once, ie 1 - 10 don't pause between each retry)

Sketch uses 1500 bytes (4%) of program storage space. Maximum is 32256 bytes.
Global variables use 200 bytes (9%) of dynamic memory, leaving 1848 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2048 bytes.
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 1 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 2 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 3 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x80
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 4 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x80
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 5 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x80
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 6 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 7 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x80
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 8 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 9 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x80
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 10 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x80
An error occurred while uploading the sketch

any ideas?

happens with the default blink code too.

I can get it to successfully upload and work on an Arduino Nano clone, and if I use the Atmel atmega328p board it will upload
but the serial monitor on the same baud rate responds with weird symbols (while the nano shows the Hellow world as expected)

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Cheers
V

Some of the clones require you to use the Tools --> Processor --> ATmega328 (Old Bootloader) to work properly. It's worth a try.

Update, seller gave me a bum steer and redirected me to the correct drivers.

WAVGAT UNO R3 board

The hello word works.

I do however have issues with another code (that works without a problem on a genuine Arduino).

Warning: platform.txt from core 'Arduino AVR Boards' contains deprecated recipe.ar.pattern="{compiler.path}{compiler.ar.cmd}" {compiler.ar.flags} {compiler.ar.extra_flags} "{build.path}/{archive_file}" "{object_file}", automatically converted to recipe.ar.pattern="{compiler.path}{compiler.ar.cmd}" {compiler.ar.flags} {compiler.ar.extra_flags} "{archive_file_path}" "{object_file}". Consider upgrading this core.
In file included from D:\I\Arduino projects\Arduino Portable 1.8.7\portable\sketchbook\libraries\FastLED-3.1.8/platforms/avr/fastled_avr.h:6:0,

from D:\I\Arduino projects\Arduino Portable 1.8.7\portable\sketchbook\libraries\FastLED-3.1.8/platforms.h:32,

from D:\I\Arduino projects\Arduino Portable 1.8.7\portable\sketchbook\libraries\FastLED-3.1.8/FastLED.h:55,

from D:\I\Arduino projects\Arduino Backup\FULL_PUPPET_HEAD_WORKING_with_timers\FULL_PUPPET_HEAD_WORKING_with_timers.ino:3:

D:\I\Arduino projects\Arduino Portable 1.8.7\portable\sketchbook\libraries\FastLED-3.1.8/platforms/avr/clockless_trinket.h:74:0: warning: "D1" redefined

#define D1(ADJ) DINT(T1,ADJ)

^

In file included from D:\I\Arduino projects\Arduino Portable 1.8.7\hardware\WAV\avr\variants\lgt8fx8p/pins_arduino.h:36:0,

from D:\I\Arduino projects\Arduino Portable 1.8.7\hardware\WAV\avr\cores\lgt8f/Arduino.h:225,

from sketch\FULL_PUPPET_HEAD_WORKING_with_timers.ino.cpp:1:

d:\i\arduino projects\arduino portable 1.8.7\hardware\wav\avr\variants\standard\pins_arduino.h:82:0: note: this is the location of the previous definition

#define D1 1 /* PD1 */

Those WAVGAT 'clones' are truly awful. They are modified from the original design. Does yours have a 12MHz crystal rather than a 16MHz resonator? Can you post a link to where you got it from?
To be honest, you are going to be better off buying something that is a proper clone of a Uno rather than the horrible modified version that WAVGAT sells.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UNO-R3-Board-MEGA328P-CH340G-Arduino-Compatible-with-USB-Cable/273136948117?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Got a link to another suggested clone?

Look for something similar to this.
Stock, bog R3 clone with a socketed chip.
Means you can also buy a couple of ATMegas328Ps for different toys projects.

champ ty :slight_smile:

If you are looking for an Australian shop (rather than eBay) I have found Core Electronics really good to deal with. They have genuine and compatibles, here is their Uno clone.

Awesome. Thank you. And thanks all