I am new to the world of robotics, but am pretty good at programming. But when I tried to load my code today, I got this error: (this error comes up right after the “starting Complier…” and no other lines are given after it)
Error: Unknown ATOMPRO model:ATOM28
And then when I tried to load the code using my laptop, i got the error: (something like)
Error: Fire not Found! "HBasic32"
I am running the Bot Board with an ATOM Pro28 (and also an SSC-32, but its not currently hooked up. One problem at a time!) Also, I’m running Basic Micro IDE 8.0.1.7 (if that helps)
I didn’t see any other threads like this, any help at all would be appreciated.
Thanks!
The first question is what color is your atom/pro chip. If it is Red then it is a Atom Pro, if it is Green then it is an Atom. Now assuming that it is an Atom Pro (actually regardless), I would probably go the latest beta of Basic Micro Studio: downloads.basicmicro.com/downloa … 0-0-28.exe
Once installed make sure to configure it for your chip: That is make sure to select Atom Pro, Atom Pro 28 and the right comm port.
When I click on preferences > Find ATOMPro, it finds it on the correct COM port (on both my computer and laptop). It “sees” the ATOMPro, and when I turn power on to the bot board, it seems to initiate just fine.
I’ll try the beta version and let you know how it goes.
There are a number of problems that have been identified concerning serial port / usb to serial port programming issues. The link is here. You really need to go through it thoroughly then we can try to advise you. viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4702
The usb to serial seems to be working fine, or at least with the SSC-32 sequencer program. Its when I switch over to the IDE 8.0.1.7. The programmer used to work also, up until I reset the board the other day and now I get this error. Is there a way to Flash the ATOMPro28?
Programming an Atom/Atom Pro micro has much stricter timing requirements than just sending commands over the serial port to an SSC-32. What works for the SSC-32 won’t always work for programming chips.
Resetting the processor doesn’t usually result in making the chip unable to be programmed again. However it is possible that the problem is with the PC or with settings and it happened to coincide with your reset. Have you installed any new programs or hardware recently?
There is a big difference in the high speed and low latency required for programming an Atom and the less demanding case of sending data to the SSC-32.
Unfortunately from your response I do not know if you have actually looked at the guide I linked or if you have dismissed it as unnecessary.
Do you have access to a different PC so you can eliminate it from the list of possible problems?
