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Robot FreakRobot Freak Posts: 168
edited 2006-11-20 14:26 in General Discussion
I get the following error codes: incompatible firmware and sometimes unable to find it.
Can someone explain me what's going on?

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  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2006-11-15 21:04
    Peter,

    ·· The sticky thread at the top of this forum has a listing of codes and should have a brief explanation of what they are/what causes them.

    http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=550606

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  • Peter VerkaikPeter Verkaik Posts: 3,956
    edited 2006-11-15 21:04
    If you are using a usb driver to program the javelin,
    try setting the virtual com port to 1-4, and make sure
    you use the latest usb drivers.

    regards peter
  • Robot FreakRobot Freak Posts: 168
    edited 2006-11-15 21:12
    I think that my batteries are the problem, i've used 4 X 1,2 volt, it worked for about 1 hour...
    Or not?
  • Peter VerkaikPeter Verkaik Posts: 3,956
    edited 2006-11-15 21:58
    That is quite possible.
    The javelin consumes approx. 60 mA which is substantially
    higher than a basic stamp.

    regards peter
  • Robot FreakRobot Freak Posts: 168
    edited 2006-11-16 16:04
    It still doesn't work, i've bought a 9v battery, and I get the following messages when I use Test Connection:
    Testing Port: COM4
    Found connected Javelin Stamp, now testing for power
    Resetting
    Found connected Javelin Stamp, now testing for power
    Resetting
    Possible Javelin on COM4 did not respond.
    Unable to find a Javelin on any port.

    Can you tell me what's going on?
    Thanks!
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2006-11-16 16:06
    Peter,
    ·
    ·· How are you connecting to the Javelin?· Which board are you using?· Are you using a Serial Port or a USB Port?· Is this a laptop or desktop computer?

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  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2006-11-16 16:09
    Peter,
    ·
    ·· I just realized you have another thread that says you have a USB BOE with this…Did you install the latest USB Drivers from our website?· They can be found at the link below.· At the bottom of that link is a troubleshooting guide which has suggestions as well.· Have you tried these suggestions?

    http://www.parallax.com/html_pages/downloads/software/ftdi_drivers.asp

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  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2006-11-16 18:08
    Hello,
    ·
    ·· You didn’t mention if you tried reducing the Latency Timer as per the troubleshooting guide and if that helped any.· Was the last program you loaded very small?

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  • Robot FreakRobot Freak Posts: 168
    edited 2006-11-16 18:46
    Yes, it was a Hello World! example
    I changed the Latency Timer, and the javelin still doesn't respond.

    Post Edited (Robot Freak) : 11/16/2006 6:54:35 PM GMT
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2006-11-16 20:48
    Okay,
    ·
    ·· Please download the following ZIP file and extract it to your desktop.· Inside the folder PrimeJavelin is a batch file.· Please run this and let us know the results.· If you continue to have issues please contact Tech Support via phone.· Definitely try another battery as well.· It is possible even with a new battery to simply have gotten a bad cell.

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    PrimeJavelin.zip
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  • Robot FreakRobot Freak Posts: 168
    edited 2006-11-16 21:46
    \Javelin Direct\JavelinDirect" --path "c:\Program Files\Parallax Inc\Javelin Stamp IDE\lib;C:\Program Files\Parallax Inc\Javelin Stamp IDE\lib\java\lang;.\Javelin Direct" test
    Linking
    Finding Javelin
    [noparse][[/noparse]Error IDE-0056] Possible Javelin on COM3 did not respond.
    [noparse][[/noparse]Error IDE-0054] Unable to find a Javelin on any port.

    These are the results, the same as I get in the IDE
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2006-11-16 22:45
    At this point I would recommend contacting Tech Support directly.

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  • Robot FreakRobot Freak Posts: 168
    edited 2006-11-17 15:24
    Okay, I will. I've bought 2 javelins, and the other works perfectly. On the same port, and the processor is placed in the same way.
  • Robot FreakRobot Freak Posts: 168
    edited 2006-11-17 17:10
    I've used a Duracell now, and I get other debug messages.
    Linking
    Finding Javelin
    [noparse][[/noparse]Debug] Discarding packet
    [noparse][[/noparse]Debug] Discarding packet
    [noparse][[/noparse]Error IDE-0056] Possible Javelin on COM3 did not respond.
    [noparse][[/noparse]Error IDE-0054] Unable to find a Javelin on any port.
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2006-11-17 17:14
    Did you say whether you had tried a wall power supply?· I don’t recall, but we recommend a 7.5V @ 1A power supply for the Javelin for programming.

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  • Robot FreakRobot Freak Posts: 168
    edited 2006-11-17 17:30
    I don't have a wall power supply, I'm using a 9V battery, that's more than 7.5V
    What battery supply should be equal to the wall power supply?
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2006-11-17 17:48
    While the battery seems more powerful being 9V, a 9V transistor battery can not provide nearly the current of even 4AA batteries, which are only 6V.· Current is a bigger factor than voltage once you have the minimum voltage.

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  • Robot FreakRobot Freak Posts: 168
    edited 2006-11-17 18:46
    I've checked the duracell battery, and that should be enough if I don't use servo's.
    Can you tell me what
    [noparse][[/noparse]Debug] Discarding packet
    [noparse][[/noparse]Debug] Discarding packet
    [noparse][[/noparse]Error IDE-0056] Possible Javelin on COM3 did not respond.
    [noparse][[/noparse]Error IDE-0054] Unable to find a Javelin on any port.
    means?
    Thanks!
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2006-11-18 00:38
    This would seem to be a communication issue.· It seems this is more a problem for those using the USB Board.· You could send the module in for testing.· Please contact Tech Support for an RMA.· Take care.

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  • Robot FreakRobot Freak Posts: 168
    edited 2006-11-18 08:41
    I'm from the Netherlands, I've bought it via Antratek, the distributor here.
    Do I have to contact them first?
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2006-11-20 05:58
    Yes, see if they can exchange it with you.· They can contact me directly if necessary.

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  • Robot FreakRobot Freak Posts: 168
    edited 2006-11-20 14:26
    Okay, thanks for your help!
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