espcomm_upload_mem failed - High Sierra issue

[jeylites]

Any idea what this is?

Tasmota ver: 5.8.0

Archiving built core (caching) in: /var/folders/xv/crvzgz1524sd7__nxwb8ttrw0000gn/T/arduino_cache_689350/core/core_esp8266_esp8266_generic_UploadTool_esptool,CpuFrequency_80,FlashFreq_40,FlashMode_dout,UploadSpeed_115200,FlashSize_1M0,ResetMethod_ck,Debug_Disabled,DebugLevel_None_____dbfd31d0555bcd0761520a5858d44b80.a
Sketch uses 477912 bytes (46%) of program storage space. Maximum is 1023984 bytes.
Global variables use 43924 bytes (53%) of dynamic memory, leaving 37996 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 81920 bytes.
Uploading 482064 bytes from /var/folders/xv/crvzgz1524sd7__nxwb8ttrw0000gn/T/arduino_build_451341/sonoff.ino.bin to flash at 0x00000000
warning: espcomm_send_command: didn't receive command response
An error occurred while uploading the sketch
warning: espcomm_send_command(FLASH_DOWNLOAD_DATA) failed
warning: espcomm_send_command: wrong direction/command: 0x01 0x03, expected 0x01 0x04
error: espcomm_upload_mem failed

[maartenpaauw]

Just started today with playing around with my Sonoff. I followed the Wiki page and getting the same warnings and errors.

[jeylites]

@maartenpaauw

Just wondering, what Arduino IDE version are you using? Everything went bad after upgrading to Arduino 1.8.4 (MAC OSX), so I downgraded to 1.8.3 and it worked.

Another note, I recently upgraded to macOS High Siera, and I discovered that the Chinese made CH340G / CH341G is not macOS High Siera compatible. The OS crashes at every plug in.

[maartenpaauw]

I tried to build and upload with Visual Studio Code and Atom with the Platform.io package installed.
I recently upgraded to Mac OS High Siera aswell.

This is the FTDI I ordered from Ali Express.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-FT232RL-FT232-FTDI-USB-3-3V-5-5V-to-TTL-Serial-Adapter-Module-Mini/32351819193.html

When I plugged it in it shows up in the USB list:

[alton76]

I tested those FTDI types and it worked however the CH34X types, crashes the OS. I read some where on the net of a similar problem and a fix, I have yet to look into it.

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On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 10:40 PM Maarten Paauw ***@***.***> wrote: I tried to build and upload with Visual Studio Code and Atom with the Platform.io package installed. I recently upgraded to Mac OS High Siera aswell. This is the FTDI I ordered from Ali Express. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-FT232RL-FT232-FTDI-USB-3-3V-5-5V-to-TTL-Serial-Adapter-Module-Mini/32351819193.html When I plugged it in it shows up in the USB list: [image: schermafbeelding 2017-10-03 om 16 34 45] <https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/4550875/31131081-6e6d74f6-a859-11e7-824b-5e29660aa368.png> — You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#957 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/Ae1zHzFCJTglZRi6w4gQUmOUdnxgSeG0ks5sokc_gaJpZM4PrqZN> .

[maartenpaauw]

@alton76 I'm looking forward to your results.

[maartenpaauw]

Some extra information.

Photo's how I wired my Sonoff to the FTDI module:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/FYk2497J7Been4ov1

Video how I try to get the Sonoff in flash mode:
https://youtu.be/8pD-jmpa5aM

The log/output I get when I try to upload the firmware:
https://gist.github.com/maartenpaauw/a8312b8cc4b01af189aad450d6d67938

The things I configured are the WiFi settings (SSID & password) and uncomment the env_default = sonoff line.

I own the Sonoff and FTDI chips 2 times and tried it in multiple combinations.

[jeylites]

@maartenpaauw

four things...

1. verify the RX & TX ports

Eg: FTDI RX ---> TX ESP8266
FTDI TX ---> RX ESP8266

2. Make sure you have these settings correct
   

3. Before you start the uploading process, check to see if Arduino IDE (PORT) see the FTDI.

4. I had the same error but after downgrading to Arduino IDE 1.8.3 (Mac OSx) it worked.

My setup:
Arduino IDE 1.8.3
macOS Sierra 10.12.6
Tasmota 5.8.0

[maartenpaauw]

@jeylites

I tried to flash the firmware with Arduino IDE with the settings displayed in the image above.
Still got the same error (the error you posted).

The only thing different:
My OS is High Sierra (10.13)

Did anyone else successfully flash the firmware with High Sierra?

[nicolasbisi]

Just to confirm that it is indeed a problem with High Sierra. I was uploading fine and after the update, it was not working anymore. I tried on another computer still running Sierra and it worked fine.

[alton76]

Could agree more, there is an issue with High Sierra and I have re-confirm it with a test. Sierra seem a whole lot stable... At this point, either reinstall to Sierra or install two OS X in one machine. I haven’t done the dual thing but it’s possible if you want to keep High Sierra https://www.google.com/amp/www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/mac-software/how-dual-boot-os-x-el-capitan-macos-sierra-on-mac-3659676/%3Famp

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On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 12:11 PM nicolasbisi ***@***.***> wrote: Just to confirm that it is indeed a problem with High Sierra. I was uploading fine and after the update, it was not working anymore. I tried on another computer still running Sierra and it worked fine. — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#957 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/Ae1zH7DWwtS_ulU1eEY-O7CoHhKnTt0Hks5sowVXgaJpZM4PrqZN> .

[maartenpaauw]

I switched to Windows and was able to flash the firmware. I think it is a High Sierra issue.

[lobradov]

Would someone care to update Wiki (uploading section) to insert a note about this? We can remove if once the issue is solved...

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On 4 October 2017 at 09:11, Maarten Paauw ***@***.***> wrote: I switched to Windows and was able to flash the firmware. I think it is a High Sierra issue. — You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#957 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AcWpOme0NkQ9Sv-Mdn0Ob-pwBWQTgDznks5soy--gaJpZM4PrqZN> .

[prigal]

Same problem here with High Sierra.
Back to Sierra on an other mac, it works fine.