I have an IBM laptop (model T20) that I'm trying to use to program my minipov2. I'm getting the following error:
avrdude: AVR device not responding
avrdude: initialization failed, rc=-1
Double check connections and try again, or use -F to override this check
The minipov displays the preprogrammed sequential LED pattern, and there's only one way to solder the parallel port connector so I'm pretty sure I built it correctly. I'm using a straight-through DB25 Male to Female cable.
Any suggestions greatly welcomed.
initialization error programming minipov2
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I checked the BIOS setting: it was set to Bi-directional, the other options being ECP and EPP. I have no easy way to verify that the port functions correctly because my printer is USB.
I tried looking in the avrdude documentation (such as it is) for port setting preferences but I couldn't find anything.
I tried looking in the avrdude documentation (such as it is) for port setting preferences but I couldn't find anything.
same problem
I have the same problem with the miniPOV. To what value should I set my parallel port? What was the pc set to so that it worked?
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i tried two boxes: one with windows 98 and one with XP. both gave me the same error messages as above. i tried all the possibilities for the parallel port and they all gave the same message. maybe i need to run install_giveio.bat each time i change the port setting?
when i plug the minipov into the port it powers up. each of the LED's flash in sequence, but are dimmer than when the battery is turned on. i am making sure that the battery is on.
when i plug the minipov into the port it powers up. each of the LED's flash in sequence, but are dimmer than when the battery is turned on. i am making sure that the battery is on.
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I am getting the same messages that DrXenon first posted back on May 6. I have checked all 25 solder connections to the board, varied the BIOS settings, tried parallel port diagnostic tools available online, ran Dell diagnostic tools but to no avail. I am running Windows 98 w/ no alternative computer to try. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Yes, the board flashes sequentially as pre-programmed and yes, the battery power is turned on when the board is plugged into the parallel port. I think my next step might have to be buying a parallel cable and trying out my printer that is currently USB. Maybe my parallel port is bad even though the diagnostics show it ok. I've also cleaned the port from the inside of the computer (very dusty).
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