arduino "avrdude: stk500v2_ReceiveMessage(): timeout"

[aid4nsmith]

Whilst going through the users manual, I make it to the eeprom clear example which when i try to upload gives the message:

avrdude: stk500v2_ReceiveMessage(): timeout
avrdude: stk500v2_ReceiveMessage(): timeout
avrdude: stk500v2_ReceiveMessage(): timeout
avrdude: stk500v2_ReceiveMessage(): timeout
avrdude: stk500v2_ReceiveMessage(): timeout
avrdude: stk500v2_ReceiveMessage(): timeout
avrdude: stk500v2_getsync(): timeout communicating with programmer

The RX LED flashes orange however the TX LED does not flash at all.
I'm using Arduino 1.8.3
I have the correct board as stated in the User's manual:

Board: Arduino Mega 2560

Any help please?

[lightninjay]

The fourth to last line of your post is most likely your issue.

Try Arduino 1.6

[aid4nsmith]

The fourth to last line of your post is most likely your issue.

Try Arduino 1.6

downloaded 1.6.0 and still same message :/

[lightninjay]

A search of google for the error message brought me to a Stackoverflow page regarding MEGA 2560 boards. There are several points mentioned which could possibly be the cause for this message. The following link lists them:

https://stackoverflow.com/revisions/767 ... iew-source

One potential issue is that you do not have the proper drivers for the RAMBo installed on your PC. Another more serious issue would be that your RAMBo has a corrupt/nonexistent bootloader.

[CarlJ]

Hello, this might not be relevant, I had the same problem today.
Was connected to Rostock max v2 thru matter control at the same time I was trying to compile and upload to Arduino.
Found that I had to disconnect the printer from Matter Control program, than was able to upload new compile.
Felt really embarrassed, but nobody around.

CarlJ