
bookmaker32
USA
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I just tried to open my project and I get a Windows error box on the screen saying "Unable to load project. Object reference not set to an instance of an object".
So then I tried to load it from the Cloud and I get the same thing. I have a gazillion hours in my project and I can't imagine it all for not.
You never answered the question about what virus scan you are running. There have been several reports that Avast is interfering with EZ-B connections.
Alan
Bookmaker, can you clarify if you are using a Laptop or a Desktop?
If so, can you disconnect the Ethernet cable and try connecting to the EZB?
What alan is stating is that you may have an ip address conflict because your Ethernet and Wireless are both attempting to 192.168.1.x addresses.
Not sure he is, but the symptoms fit an address conflict pretty well. They also fit an overly aggressive firewall or AV app too.
Eventually we'll have a large enough community that EZ-B owners will be able to arrange meetups to help each other out. I would offer to do a screen share, but you need Internet access for that, and in AP mode, you won't have internet access, so that won't help.
That being said (and not meaning to hijack the thread) a web site suggestion: we should be able to share our state or locale in our profile (maybe under our names where we show country now) so that it would be easier for community members to find local help.
I think Bookmaker is in Texas. If he was in the greater DC/Baltimore megalopolis, I would volunteer to meet to help figure this out in person.
Alan
There are many ways to screen share if you have Internet access, but when connecting to an EZ-B in AP mode, you won't have Internet access, so it doesn't matter.
Alan
The ARM chip being used on the ezb is not as friendly toward i2c devices as the microchip PIC was. With the ARM, if the i2c is not responsive it will lock up. Silly I know, but that's how it was physically designed by STM Electronics.
That was a challenging one.
Alan
The ARM chip being used on the ezb is not as friendly toward i2c devices as the microchip PIC was. With the ARM, if the i2c is not responsive it will lock up. Silly I know, but that's how it was physically designed by STM Electronics.
I merged my saved project that wasn't loading together with an empty project as mcsdaver said, and then checked all controls except the Sound Servo. Then it worked.
This shouldn't happen though. Its a major bug in the software. Next ARC update please.