Arduino ASCOM Focuser Pro2 DIY / Discussion / General Discussion: Error Report when trying to connect to myfocuserpro2 using Windows Main App with Firmware v:278

Hello Mr Brown:

With regard to your email to me, I did verify that the firmware in the controller was version 298, and it was connected to my Windows 7 computer, and I went to the Device Manager, and under the Ports, the Com Port #6 did see the processor: it read: USB-Serial CH340 (COM6).

The reason I am running version 298, is that makes the display disply all pages and not just one. Version 300 only displayed one page.

I did try to use the Windows Main App, and checked Error logging, and was able to capture the error, to which I will post here:

10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: =START=========================================================
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: App version: myFocuserPro2 © RB Brown 2014-2020: 2.4.5.6
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Set tool tips
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: setmytooltips: =START=========================================================
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: setmytooltips: =END===========================================================
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Adding comports to list
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Setting Comport speed listbox
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Initialize focuser settings
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Check temperature offset
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: TempOffsetTxtBox: = 0
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Before conversion TempOffsetVal: = 0
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: After conversion TempOffsetVal: = 0
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Before Rounding TempOffsetVal: = 0
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: TempOffsetVal range checked: = 0
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Enable menu setting options
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Setting stepmode listbox
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Clear text boxes
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Set Motor Speed
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Set initial states
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Setup default refresh timer settings
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Disable all
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: disableall: =START=========================================================
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: disableall: =END===========================================================
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Set jogBar
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: Set max increment
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: tempprecision: =START=========================================================
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: tempprecision: tempprecisionupdate == true
10/9/2020 7:14:32 PM: Load: =END===========================================================
10/9/2020 7:15:00 PM: RefreshComPorts: =START=========================================================
10/9/2020 7:15:00 PM: RefreshComPorts: Serial Port is NOT open
10/9/2020 7:15:00 PM: RefreshComPorts: Clear list of com ports
10/9/2020 7:15:00 PM: RefreshComPorts: Reload comports from system
10/9/2020 7:15:00 PM: RefreshComPorts: Set focuser state
10/9/2020 7:15:00 PM: stepmodeListBox: =START=========================================================
10/9/2020 7:15:00 PM: stepmodeListBox: Original stepmode = 2
10/9/2020 7:15:00 PM: stepmodeListBox: Selected stepmode = 2
10/9/2020 7:15:01 PM: stepmodeListBox: =END===========================================================
10/9/2020 7:15:01 PM: stepmodeListBox: Clear text boxes
10/9/2020 7:15:01 PM: RefreshComPorts: =END===========================================================
10/9/2020 7:15:15 PM: Connect: =START=========================================================
10/9/2020 7:15:15 PM: ======CONNECT START TIME
10/9/2020 7:15:15 PM: Connect: Windows Application Version Number: myFocuserPro2 © RB Brown 2014-2020: 2.4.5.6
10/9/2020 7:15:15 PM: Connect: Com Port Selected = COM6
10/9/2020 7:15:15 PM: Connect: comportbaudrate: 9600
10/9/2020 7:15:15 PM: Connect: Setting readtimeout to 5000
10/9/2020 7:15:15 PM: Connect: Attempting to Open COMPORT COM6
10/9/2020 7:15:15 PM: Connect: Check if serial port opened
10/9/2020 7:15:15 PM: Connect: Comport=isOpen
10/9/2020 7:15:15 PM: Connect: Serial port COM6 opened.
10/9/2020 7:15:17 PM: Connect: Test to see if controller connected
10/9/2020 7:15:29 PM: Connect: Timeout Exception for command ::02#
10/9/2020 7:15:29 PM: Connect: Error message: System.TimeoutException: The operation has timed out.
at System.IO.Ports.SerialStream.Read(Byte[] array, Int32 offset, Int32 count, Int32 timeout)
at System.IO.Ports.SerialStream.Read(Byte[] array, Int32 offset, Int32 count)
at System.IO.Ports.SerialPort.InternalRead(Char[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 count, Int32 timeout, Boolean countMultiByteCharsAsOne)
at System.IO.Ports.SerialPort.ReadTo(String value)
at myFocuserPro2.Focuser.ConnectBtn_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
10/9/2020 7:15:29 PM: Connect: Closing and disconnecting ComPort:COM6
10/9/2020 7:15:29 PM: Connect: Comport will be disconnected
10/9/2020 7:15:29 PM: disableall: =START=========================================================
10/9/2020 7:15:29 PM: disableall: =END===========================================================
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Exit =START=========================================================
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Exit: exiting
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Exit: Com port closed: exiting
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: FormClosing: Start
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: ExtraSettings Form is closing
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: DelayOnConnect :
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: SerialReadTimeOut :
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: StatusMsgClrDelay :
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: MaxFocuserLimit : 2000000000
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: StepSize :
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Temp Coefficient :
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Backlash IN : False
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Backlash OUT : False
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Backlash IN Steps :
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Backlash OUT Steps:
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: BL Send on Connect: False
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Temp Direction : False
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Temp Comp Update On Connect : False
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: FormClosing: Serial port not connected
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: FormClosing: Save application settings
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: FormClosing: Stop timers
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: FormClosing: Finish
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: FormClosing: Start
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: ExtraSettings Form is closing
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: DelayOnConnect :
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: SerialReadTimeOut :
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: StatusMsgClrDelay :
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: MaxFocuserLimit : 2000000000
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: StepSize :
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Temp Coefficient :
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Backlash IN : False
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Backlash OUT : False
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Backlash IN Steps :
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Backlash OUT Steps:
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: BL Send on Connect: False
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Temp Direction : False
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: Temp Comp Update On Connect : False
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: FormClosing: Serial port not connected
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: FormClosing: Save application settings
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: FormClosing: Stop timers
10/9/2020 7:15:36 PM: FormClosing: Finish

I even tried this app on the solderless version of myfocuserpro2, and got the same results.

Just to let you know, I always run the Clear Eprom Routine, before I load any program into the Nano Processor.

However, when you instructed me to enter :GV# into the serial monitor, I get no response, even with the controller connected to the computer.

From my viewpoint, I see that the Nano processor is receiving the request from the computer, but is not acting upon giving out the needed info to the computer, and the computer times out.

I wish we could solve this problem, as it is driving me insane.

I would be willing to send you the controller and let you see for yourself, I am not crazy. :)

William

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Hello Robert:
Question: In the Arduino Programmer, under Tools, what Programmer should I be using? There are several to choose from. I have reloaded Arduino 1.8.13 into the computer. I am just waiting on you to tell me where to find Firmware 130.
Thanks Again!William

On Friday, October 9, 2020, 12:14:54 AM CDT, brownrb <brownrb@users.sourceforge.net> wrote:

Hi
Not accusing you of being crazy. Just trying to help.

10/9/2020 7:15:29 PM: Connect: Timeout Exception for command ::02#
10/9/2020 7:15:29 PM: Connect: Error message: System.TimeoutException: The operation has timed out.

Clearly shows the controller is not responding.

At this point I would recommend
1. Uninstall Arduino IDE using control panel, wait for the uninstall to finish
2. Reboot computer
3. Install Arduino 1.8.13, and when asked, install drivers
4. After install, try to reprogram controller with latest firmware 130 [do not change anything in the file]
5. Report back what happened

Regards
Robert

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