Problem with one HP laptop not compiling Arduino IDE sketches, produces cryptic error messages
Problem with one HP laptop not compiling Arduino IDE sketches, produces cryptic error messages
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Recently, in the last few weeks, I have been spending some spare time working on a load cell sketch for an Arduino Mega board, with 20x4 character LCD display, and a data logging shield with real time clock.
Unfortunately, I was using a "cheapie" HP laptop that only has about 32 GB, something mysteriously taking up all the disc (McAfee AV doing this???? Microsoft apps copying themselves over and over?? I don't know for sure, and neither did my computer repair guy).
Numerous tries, could not get the LCD to work at all, even though my good buddy in England was providing link to the working NewLiquidCrystal Library, and also the test code to try out.
I finally told him I was abandoning ship with the HP, and went to my trusty desktop (also running Windows 10 after upgrade), and the sketch compiled on first try, with beautiful results appearing on the display.
I also tried this subsequently on an older Gateway laptop (upgraded also to Windows 10, lots memory available, runs a bit slower, but reliable), and it compiled on the first go!
What could possible be the issue with the HP (small) laptop? Piece of junk?
Unfortunately, I was using a "cheapie" HP laptop that only has about 32 GB, something mysteriously taking up all the disc (McAfee AV doing this???? Microsoft apps copying themselves over and over?? I don't know for sure, and neither did my computer repair guy).
Numerous tries, could not get the LCD to work at all, even though my good buddy in England was providing link to the working NewLiquidCrystal Library, and also the test code to try out.
I finally told him I was abandoning ship with the HP, and went to my trusty desktop (also running Windows 10 after upgrade), and the sketch compiled on first try, with beautiful results appearing on the display.
I also tried this subsequently on an older Gateway laptop (upgraded also to Windows 10, lots memory available, runs a bit slower, but reliable), and it compiled on the first go!
What could possible be the issue with the HP (small) laptop? Piece of junk?





RE: Problem with one HP laptop not compiling Arduino IDE sketches, produces cryptic error messages
TTFN (ta ta for now)
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RE: Problem with one HP laptop not compiling Arduino IDE sketches, produces cryptic error messages
RE: Problem with one HP laptop not compiling Arduino IDE sketches, produces cryptic error messages
TTFN (ta ta for now)
I can do absolutely anything. I'm an expert! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKorP55Aqvg
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RE: Problem with one HP laptop not compiling Arduino IDE sketches, produces cryptic error messages
(1) the ones angels sit around on, and
(2) the ones over my head when it is raining or about to rain.
I never could get "on the cloud", and they (Microsoft) are about zero help getting there.
RE: Problem with one HP laptop not compiling Arduino IDE sketches, produces cryptic error messages
TTFN (ta ta for now)
I can do absolutely anything. I'm an expert! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKorP55Aqvg
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RE: Problem with one HP laptop not compiling Arduino IDE sketches, produces cryptic error messages
Taking computers apart, yes, I can take anything apart. It is the putting back together in working order I am concerned about.
I have a computer guy here in town that is excellent, maybe he can take care of it for me, after things have settled down on my project.
RE: Problem with one HP laptop not compiling Arduino IDE sketches, produces cryptic error messages
It is similar to a chromebook but with Windows instead of ChromeOS.
RE: Problem with one HP laptop not compiling Arduino IDE sketches, produces cryptic error messages