Unable to connect to BlinkStick Client

Support
#1

Hello,

I am trying to control a BlinkStick Pro using the Client app. However, I have been unsuccessful to date. I BELIEVE that my BlinkStick connects to Windows successfully. Using the command line, I have been able to gather the following info on the device.

BlinkStick CLI version 1.0.3.34201
Copyright © Agile Innovative Ltd 2013-2014

Device !?ZK opened successfully
Device color: #000000
Serial: !?ZK
Manufacturer: Agile Innovative Ltd
Product Name: BlinkStick
Mode: 0
Info block2:

I am getting a weird set of characters under the serial field. Could this be the issue?

Any and all help is much appreciated! Thanks.

#2

Welcome to the forums Pawel!

Have you soldered your BlinkStick Pro by yourself? It looks like the firmeware is broken somehow.
Was it possible to establish a connection to the BS before?

#3

Thanks p0ke!

I purchased 2 kits.

  1. BS Pro LED Adapter Bundle
    – I initially used the BS Pro from the LED Adapter Bundle. However, without the LED adapter board connected to it. This is the BS Pro that is giving me trouble. I was never able to establish a connection using the BS client. I downloaded the command line tool and was able to gather the data in my original post.

  2. BS Pro Presoldered
    – This morning I tried the BS Pro Presoldered and it connects to the BS Client and I see a serial number.

#4

Hmmm… normally all devices will be tested before packed.
The strange serial number means that the EPROM gets confused. This could happen due to a temporary short circuit or when plugging the LED adapter in while the BlinkStick is connected to USB.

You can try to flash the firmware to the attiny85 again.