Solved Firmware update troubles

Hey everybody,
I have had my R1 plus for about 2 months and I wanted to update the firmware to version 2 and install the full graphics display but I keep getting error messages when compiling. the latest error message I'm not sure what to do to fix it. here is the error:

option enabled in File -> Preferences."Show verbose output during compilation"This report would have more information with Error compiling for board Arduino/Genuino Mega or Mega 2560.fork/exec C:\Users\PRyan\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\tools\avr-gcc\4.9.2-atmel3.5.3-arduino2/bin/avr-gcc.exe: The filename or extension is too long. Arduino: 1.6.9 (Windows 10), Board: "Arduino/Genuino Mega or Mega 2560, ATmega2560 (Mega 2560)"

any help you can provide will be appreciated

 

First, no real advantage to the V2 for the R1+ over the original R1+ firmware (Leadscrew upgrade version). So you are using 1.6.9 of arduino. Where did you unzip the firmware files to? Did you download and install the graphics library to the Arduino library folder?

 

I'm updating mainly to allow the use of the lcd controller. I am using version 1.6.9 of Arduino, I unzipped my files in the Arduino folder next to the 'libraries' file, I also did install U8glib to the library folder

 

I would unzip your firmware into a folder under you documents or downloads directory to keep from accidentally loosing it during an upgrade. I've seen others getting odd errors as well doing it right into the arduino folder.

 

I tried moving the file folder to the documents directory as you suggested and it still comes up with the same error. it appears that the file causing the error isn't even in that same folder it is in AppData directory. Can I move that folder or will the program not be able to find it

 

someone in the Arduino forum pointed out that the last two slashes were going the opposite way. would that cause this? is there a way to change that?

"C:\Users\PRyan\Downloads\arduino\hardware\tools\avr/bin/avr-gcc.exe"

 

I actually just put my preferences to be 'more verbose' during compiling and it looks like all of the files do that with the slashes

 

Mine do as well, but no error like you are getting

 

I actually just tried the leadscrew firmware and I think that will work I am doing it primarily for the lcd controller I will let you know if that takes care of it

 

Is this a fresh install of arduino as well? I mean the first time you have used arduino to do anything compiling?

 

ok so the leadscrew update compiled and loaded, I commented out the xxl display and uncommented the full graphics but the screen is just blue with no writing. I think I remember reading a thread somewhere where someone had the same thing. I did turn the adjustment knob. oh and yes I was an Arduino virgin. Thanks for your help everyone

 

Got it! Thanks so much guys

 

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