fatal error :GD2.h

[byron]

i am new to gameduino. i installed the libary and when trying to run 'hello world". i get Fatal error : GD2.h. 

[jamesbowman]

Hi Byron,

What version of the Arduino IDE are you using? What Arduino board are you using?

When you installed the library, did you follow the instructions on p. 12 of the Gameduino 2 book?

J.

[byron]

I am using the Arduino 1.5.7 IDE, Arduino UNO. I followed the instructions from the good book you wrote.

[jamesbowman]

Hmm, is this what you're seeing?

[byron]

No.Sorry i was not able to copy and paste the error like you did. but here is the error. helloworld.:no:3:17:fatal error:GD@.h:no such file or directory compilation terminated.

[jamesbowman]

Did you install the Gameduino2.zip library?

To do this select

• Sketch
• Import Library...
• Add Library...
• then choose the Gameduino2.zip file, wherever you have downloaded it

The file is at:
excamera.com/files/Gameduino2.zip

[byron]

I did what you said. i get, a library named gameduino2 already exists.

[jamesbowman]

OK, so to remove the old version depends on your OS.

On Windows delete the folder:
My Documents\Arduino\libraries\Gameduino2
On Mac delete
Documents/Arduino/libraries/Gameduino2
Then try to install the zip again.

What OS are you using, by the way?

[byron]

I run windows vista. witch has been a pain in the ass to do arduino. i have one more file to delete, that i can not find on the down load page.i will get back to you on 11-12-14. i have to work some long hours. i work on electrical overhead cranes in the steel mills in gary in. i am more of hardware guy, i have a eet degree, suck at software. started with the 555 timer chip. thanks for all your support . got the book from amazon. cant wait to get this working.

[byron]

i removed the old version. installed new zip. no errors on downloading programs. i get a half black and white screen.

[jamesbowman]

Hmm, okay. This might be some electrical issue.

I suggest using "selftest" as a test program - it can diagnose more about the running system.

First, check the connection between Arduino and the Gameduino 2. Make sure that all the pins are aligned properly.

Second, try another USB cable, and/or USB port. The LCD's backlight uses a lot of juice, so a good quality USB cable is needed.

[byron]

i have tried what you said , same thing. i am also using a 9v wall wart. i did the self test opened the serial monitor in the arduino and everything passes exept touchscreen. i wonder if it the arduino uno board? can i use a duemilanove board?

[jamesbowman]

Yes, either Uno or Duemilanove should work fine.

But what isn't working? What is showing a half black and half white screen?

[byron]

the self test shows a black and white background with black bars on the screen. with both the uno or duemilanove. helloworld blank screen white background. and both boards get hot.

[byron]

i will send you the board gameduino 2. so you can troubleshoot. just out 77 dollars. that's just the way it goes. you are a start up. i learned a lot.