user38040: I bought an Arduino Mini and also an Arduino USB 2 Serial Converter.
While trying to program the Arduino Mini, I get this error:
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 8 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00

After doing some research I tried many things like changing the settings, serial port, made sure I'm using the right Arduino etcetera.
Some points to consider:

I tried burning the bootloader using my Arduino Uno.
Uploading sketches to the Arduino Mini using my Arduino Uno works (so problem is not directly with the Mini).
I am pressing the Reset button before uploading. I also tried hooking a capacitor and the Reset wire directly. No change.

The wiring (I also tried connecting TX of Mini to RX of serial converter, and vice versa):


user38040: The Arduino USB 2 Serial converter was defect (even though brand new). I bought a cheaper (7 Euro) FTDI to USB and I can now upload.

38040: <p>I bought an Arduino Mini and also an Arduino USB 2 Serial Converter.
While trying to program the Arduino Mini, I get this error:</p>

<pre><code>avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 8 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
</code></pre>

<p>After doing some research I tried many things like changing the settings, serial port, made sure I'm using the right Arduino etcetera.</p>

<p>Some points to consider:</p>

<ul>
<li>I tried burning the bootloader using my Arduino Uno.</li>
<li>Uploading sketches to the Arduino Mini using my Arduino Uno works (so problem is not directly with the Mini).</li>
<li>I <em>am</em> pressing the Reset button before uploading. I also tried hooking a capacitor and the Reset wire directly. No change.</li>
</ul>

<p>The wiring (I also tried connecting TX of Mini to RX of serial converter, and vice versa):</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/GnUED.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/GnUED.png" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>
 38040: <p>The Arduino USB 2 Serial converter was defect (even though brand new). I bought a cheaper (7 Euro) FTDI to USB and I can now upload.</p>
