Firmware not updating

Vertex 3D Printer Vertex - Computer related problems
1

After assembling the Vertex with just the one nozzle, i needed to update the firmware for a 1 nozzle version but i cannot get it working.

I put the programming shunt on the main board as indicated. But i am getting an error from AVRdude.

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  • with the 2-nozzle firmware I can walk through the LCD menu’s and operate the fans and motors, so the board it working good.
  • I made sure the shunt is correct by swapping it with one of my own.
  • I am using OS X Yosemite on a MacBook pro 2013 to upload the firmware. I work with Arduino projects daily and have no issues uploading to other Arduino’s.
2

Sorry I don’t speak Apple but do you have the correct Com port selected?
Are the drivers properly installed?

3

Yes, I have selected the right serial port (OS X uses a slightly different name for COM ports). According to the Arduino manual you do not need a special driver on a Mac to connect to an Arduino like you do in Windows.

I will try to install a Windows 7 virtual machine to see if I get can it working tomorrow.

4

This morning i managed to get the firmware uploaded using a Windows virtual machine. I’m not sure what caused the error, maybe Arduino 1.0.5 instead of 1.0.6 but at least it is not an issue anymore.

5

Good to read that you’re up and running.
Happy printing :slight_smile:

Regards

6

Great
Enjoy