No Robot Communication/Can't update software on RoboRIO

[GavinL]

I've connected tethered and wireless to the robot and I still get no robot communication, I don't have any more information to this part but I think the problem ties with my second problem. RoboRIO has 2 flashes on status which means that an error occurred with the installation of the software. When I went to re-install it, it says that the connection was interrupted (usually during the last part of the installation). I am plugged in with a printer cable too.

[bdaroz]

I am plugged in with a printer cable too.

I hope you mean USB cable, not one of these printer cables:

http://www.beaglehardware.com/images/parallelcablelg.jpg

[NShep98]

I hope you mean USB cable, not one of these printer cables:

http://www.beaglehardware.com/images/parallelcablelg.jpg

USB type-B cables are used often with printers.

[AustinShalit]

I've connected tethered and wireless to the robot and I still get no robot communication, I don't have any more information to this part but I think the problem ties with my second problem. RoboRIO has 2 flashes on status which means that an error occurred with the installation of the software. When I went to re-install it, it says that the connection was interrupted (usually during the last part of the installation). I am plugged in with a printer cable too.

Please try to follow these instructions:
https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/13503/l/144984-imaging-your-roborio

[kingca]

Are you using this type of cord?


https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjRidjU1fPPAhXFQyYKHR-dDWgQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdriver-pro.com%2Frelated%2Fenglish%2Fhow-install-usb-printer%2F&psig=AFQjCNHqDOmYkcnQ7JO3kIeGUwwe9sf3xQ&ust=1477406342210978

[euhlmann]

You may have corrupted the image. First, boot into safe mode (https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/24193/l/287271-recovering-a-roborio-using-safe-mode). Then, make sure you are using a USB A-B cable (http://17c4dcd7f91259d8cc66-f5932f6db0039e8c02f89a70c334ff0e.r2.cf1.rackcdn.co m/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/usb-ab-cable.jpg) and that you have the latest NI update package for FRC (https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/13503/l/599670-installing-the-frc-2016-update-suite-all-languages). Then re-image (https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/13503/l/144984-imaging-your-roborio) from safe mode.

[ratdude747]

I hope you mean USB cable, not one of these printer cables:

http://www.beaglehardware.com/images/parallelcablelg.jpg

USB type-B cables are used often with printers.

I remember parallel printer cables... I feel old now (and I'm only 24). Then again, I also remember cRios (the old 8 slot ones), Blue Kwikbyte boxes, and IFI controllers.

[GavinL]

Are you using this type of cord?


https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjRidjU1fPPAhXFQyYKHR-dDWgQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdriver-pro.com%2Frelated%2Fenglish%2Fhow-install-usb-printer%2F&psig=AFQjCNHqDOmYkcnQ7JO3kIeGUwwe9sf3xQ&ust=1477406342210978

yes

[GavinL]

Please try to follow these instructions:
https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/13503/l/144984-imaging-your-roborio
Thanks! It works now but now I have a new problem: It disconnects after a couple seconds of driving. Our electrical guys are going to look at it today while I look at the logs.