
cpunches
Hi,
I just got my kit and was attempting to upgrade the firmware (EZ Builder prompted me to upgrade). I start the upgrade application and I can connect to the board. The application says:
Press the HELP menu option to watch a video about this Firmware Upgrade process. Otherwise, press UPDATE when you are ready.
4/27/2013 7:58:20 PM - Sending bootloader
Starting Boot Loader...
4/27/2013 7:58:27 PM - sending ping
4/27/2013 7:58:29 PM - sending ping
4/27/2013 7:58:31 PM - Sending bootloader
I am EZ-B BootLoader. Gimmie Firmware!
4/27/2013 7:58:38 PM - Step 1 of 2) This process will take 2 minutes. The status bar will display progress.
4/27/2013 7:58:38 PM - Updating... (22,656 Bytes)
But I get an error message from windows and the program quits, heres what the windows error says:
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See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.
************** Exception Text **************
System.InvalidOperationException: The port is closed.
at System.IO.Ports.SerialPort.DiscardOutBuffer()
at .(Object , EventArgs )
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mevent)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 (RTMRel.030319-0100)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll
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EZ-B Firmware Update
Assembly Version: 2013.3.18.0
Win32 Version: 2013.03.18.00
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/EZ-Robot%20Inc/EZ-Builder/EZ-B%20Firmware%20Update.exe
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System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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System
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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EZ_B
Assembly Version: 2013.3.18.0
Win32 Version: 2013.03.18.00
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/EZ-Robot%20Inc/EZ-Builder/EZ_B.DLL
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System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 (RTMRel.030319-0100)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
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System.Xml
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
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System.Speech
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Speech/v4.0_4.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35/System.Speech.dll
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************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.
For example:
When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.
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Any ideas?
Thanks.
Upgrade to ARC Pro
Get access to the latest features and updates with ARC Early Access edition. You'll have everything that's needed to unleash your robot's potential!
Also, if the stack is the MS one, check your power supply is charged and ready to go.
Please follow the tutorials. We put a lot of effort into them to help with using the ezb
Again, thanks for the quick reply! I'm off to make a robot now!
On the dell, visit the control panel and view the installed programs. You will be able to uninstall the stack
Firmware Updater Version: 2013.03.18.00
5/2/2013 5:46:56 PM - Begin
Attempting connection on COM40
Connected to COM40 at 9600
EZ-B reports EZ-B Firmware V2
Connected
Welcome to EZ-Robot!
This is the first time you have used this EZ-B. After this upgrade, we recommend that you take a moment to view the tutorials at www.ez-robot.com/Tutorials. Nearly every question you have regarding EZ-Robot is answered in the Tutorials.
Press the HELP menu option to watch a video about this Firmware Upgrade process. Otherwise, press UPDATE when you are ready.
5/2/2013 5:47:04 PM - Sending bootloader
Starting Boot Loader...
5/2/2013 5:47:12 PM - sending ping
5/2/2013 5:47:13 PM - sending ping
5/2/2013 5:47:15 PM - Sending bootloader
I am EZ-B BootLoader. Gimmie Firmware!
5/2/2013 5:47:23 PM - Step 1 of 2) This process will take 2 minutes. The status bar will display progress.
5/2/2013 5:47:23 PM - Updating... (22,656 Bytes)
5/2/2013 5:47:44 PM - Uploaded
and thats it, it just ends there.
My guess is its the same issue but if I uninstall the toshiba windows stack I just done have Bluetooth at all. I see the drivers are all there. Just Windows 8 does not jump in and decide to run things.
Anybody have any ideas? Or is this even related?
One of my EZ boards cannot connect any longer. This is actually my very first old EZ board, the one I used to learn so much in so little time (you should see how my robot works fine now!:). I first thought it was a pb from the board itself but throuhg USB via TTL adapter I can connect without a problem so I figured this is due to the BT... Any idea which model I should purchase to replace it ?
Best,
Elfege.
Search for JY-MCU, they are stocked in other stores.
It's the only one I found that can be delivered in a reasonable time and I'm tired of Chinese providers because of the total lack of reliability.
Have you tried all COM ports that were added on successful pairing?
What error message(s) are you getting?
What bluetooth stack is installed?
Is there any third party bluetooth software installed?
Is the red light on the bluetooth module flashing, solid or nothing?
Are your batteries charged?
Have you followed the EZB diagnostic tutorial?
Too many questions all at once?
Try/check all of the above. If you still have problems use the Contact Us page to report the problem.
While on the web site go ahead and order a 6 pin header to solder to the bluetooth module. The center 4 pins are identical to the 4 pins on the EZ-Board.
HERE is a link to the actual bluetooth device.