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Can't load an empty board type. ERROR with SimpleIDE

hacktorioushacktorious Posts: 72
edited 2013-12-28 10:51 in Propeller 1
I am attempting to use the "SimpleIDE" with my new Propeller Education Kit. However, I am getting the following error when connecting my mac to my kit and running a test app. I am not sure how to proceed.
Error Message:
Can't load an empty board type.

I noticed in the board type pulldown under project options there isn't anything there. It does not contain any options to select either. Another issue I am having is with the project properties; clicking the OK in this window doesn't do anything. The window just stays opened.

Any suggestions on how to proceed with these issues? Thanks.

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  • hacktorioushacktorious Posts: 72
    edited 2013-12-27 21:10
    I just reinstalled everything again and am now getting the following error:
    Project Directory: /Users/smacri/Documents/SimpleIDE/My Projects/

    propeller-elf-gcc -v GCC 4.6.1 (propellergcc_v1_0_0_2224)
    propeller-elf-gcc -I . -L . -I /Users/smacri/Development/business/propeller/Learn/Simple Libraries/Utility/libsimpletools -L /Users/smacri/Development/business/propeller/Learn/Simple Libraries/Utility/libsimpletools/lmm/ -I /Users/smacri/Development/business/propeller/Learn/Simple Libraries/Text Devices/libsimpletext -L /Users/smacri/Development/business/propeller/Learn/Simple Libraries/Text Devices/libsimpletext/lmm/ -I /Users/smacri/Development/business/propeller/Learn/Simple Libraries/Protocol/libsimplei2c -L /Users/smacri/Development/business/propeller/Learn/Simple Libraries/Protocol/libsimplei2c/lmm/ -o lmm/Welcome.elf -Os -mlmm -m32bit-doubles -fno-exceptions -std=c99 Welcome.c -lm -lsimpletools -lsimpletext -lsimplei2c -lm -lsimpletools -lsimpletext -lm -lsimpletools -lm
    propeller-load -s lmm/Welcome.elf
    propeller-elf-objdump -h lmm/Welcome.elf
    Done. Build Succeeded!

    propeller-load -Dreset=dtr -I /opt/parallax/propeller-load/ -b ACTIVITYBOARD lmm/Welcome.elf -r -p /dev/cu.usbserial-A801ZSH0
    error: no propeller chip on port '/dev/cu.usbserial-A801ZSH0'
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2013-12-27 21:24
    Are you sure you have power to the Propeller board AND that the switch (if there is one) is turned on?
  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2013-12-27 21:38
    Hi,

    Sorry you're having trouble.

    Which instructions have you followed so far?
    Which product are you trying to use? ActivityBot or other?

    Thanks.
    --Steve
  • Duane DegnDuane Degn Posts: 10,588
    edited 2013-12-27 21:41
    Are you using the DIP Prop from the PEK?

    If so you might want to start out the Prop Tool to minimize the unknowns.
  • hacktorioushacktorious Posts: 72
    edited 2013-12-27 21:49
    Duane Degn wrote: »
    Are you using the DIP Prop from the PEK?

    If so you might want to start out the Prop Tool to minimize the unknowns.

    DIP
  • hacktorioushacktorious Posts: 72
    edited 2013-12-27 22:00
    Duane Degn wrote: »
    Are you using the DIP Prop from the PEK?

    If so you might want to start out the Prop Tool to minimize the unknowns.

    Prop Tool does not run on Mac.
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2013-12-27 22:01
    Duane, 'looks like he's using Linux:
    error: no propeller chip on port '/dev/cu.usbserial-A801ZSH0'

    The Prop Tool won't work there.

    -Phil

    Addendum: Oh, sorry, a Mac.
  • hacktorioushacktorious Posts: 72
    edited 2013-12-27 22:02
    jazzed wrote: »
    Hi,

    Sorry you're having trouble.

    Which instructions have you followed so far?
    Which product are you trying to use? ActivityBot or other?

    Thanks.
    --Steve

    I ran the software installs here:
    http://learn.parallax.com/propeller-c-set-simpleide/mac
  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2013-12-27 22:17
    What instructions did you follow for your DIP kit?

    If it's the PEKit, verify you have everything connected up through page 32 of the text. Ensure you have a fresh battery. The text I'm looking at is here: http://www.parallax.com/sites/default/files/downloads/122-32305-PE-Kit-Labs-Fundamentals-Text-v1.2.pdf

    A picture can be worth a lot. Maybe if you can upload one to the forum one of the many eyes here will see a problem. Use something you already know and post a link to a picture here or use the "Go Advanced" button to show the forum uploader.
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2013-12-28 04:53
    Depending on which Mac (an Intel machine that will also load Windows), you might be able to use Linux Mint or Puppy Linux in a LiveCD with Brad's Spin Tool.

    Puppy Linux is probably the better choice for actually running Linux on a LiveCD only. The Linux Mint LiveCD is set up for merely a demonstration with the expectation that the user will install to hard disk for committed use.
  • David BetzDavid Betz Posts: 14,516
    edited 2013-12-28 04:55
    Loopy Byteloose wrote: »
    Depending on which Mac (an Intel machine that will also load Windows), you might be able to use Linux Mint or Puppy Linux in a LiveCD with Brad's Spin Tool.

    Puppy Linux is probably the better choice for actually running Linux on a LiveCD only. The Linux Mint LiveCD is set up for merely a demonstration with the expectation that the user will install to hard disk for committed use.
    Why bother running Linux? BST will run fine on the Mac. I use it frequently.
  • hacktorioushacktorious Posts: 72
    edited 2013-12-28 08:36
    I don't want to use BST. I want to use SimpleIDE. Besides I'm not convinced it is the software at this point. The chip is not being found. The light on the usb is flashing when I try to push the code to the chip, but then I just get an error stating the chip isn't there.
  • hacktorioushacktorious Posts: 72
    edited 2013-12-28 08:42
    I just ran BST out of curiosity and I get the exact same error stating the propeller cannot be found. I have the circuit show on page 31 of the following pdf:
    http://parallax.com/sites/default/files/downloads/122-32305-PE-Kit-Labs-Fundamentals-Text-v1.2.pdf
  • hacktorioushacktorious Posts: 72
    edited 2013-12-28 09:00
    This issue has been resolved. It had something to do with the battery connection. Sheesh, such a simple thing.... Thanks for all of your help.
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2013-12-28 09:22
    Hmmn... I had a hunch that 'missing Propeller' was due to no power.

    This happens to all of us, so remember that message indicates the Propeller is either not connected, OR not powered.
  • hacktorioushacktorious Posts: 72
    edited 2013-12-28 09:56
    Loopy Byteloose wrote: »
    Hmmn... I had a hunch that 'missing Propeller' was due to no power.

    This happens to all of us, so remember that message indicates the Propeller is either not connected, OR not powered.

    :)
  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2013-12-28 10:51
    hacktorious wrote: »
    This issue has been resolved. It had something to do with the battery connection. Sheesh, such a simple thing.... Thanks for all of your help.

    Congratulations.
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