So I just unboxed a particle photon, used the app to initialize it.
It added to the cloud ide, and shows “breathing cyan” on the photon, and the ide.
I can get it to ident itself. (flashing rgb).
I can’t upload code to it (times out).
The app doesn’t recognize it as online (it says to reconnect…at the exact same time that the web ide says its connected and I can make it ident).
Any ideas?
Can you try Safe Mode?
What system version have you selected for your build/flash? (try a different one)
What code are you trying to flash?
I’m trying to flash blink. I guess I’m not certain which system version I’ve selected, and I’m not sure how to reselect.
I tried safe mode, no change.
Here you find how to select your device and also how to select the system version to target
https://docs.particle.io/guide/getting-started/build/photon/#flashing-your-first-app
tried every target, no joy.
Can you post a screenshot of your full Web IDE window with the target drawer open?
You may want to install CLI and do a firmware update via USB.
After that you may have more luck.
yessir, you were correct.
I have a couple of these, and were all exhibiting similar behavior. Firmware update made everything work.
Thanks for your patience and time.
Thanks for the help @ScruffR!
