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i am building a 3d printed Stargate with lights and sounds using a D1 mini and a DFPlayer mini. The code is from this github repo: (https://github.com/spradlinb/Stargate_3D). when i compile the code in the Arduino IDE i get a SPI error as depicted in the image. I've tried remapping the gpio pins with no success. what am i doing wrong? BTW here is a video of what i'm trying to build: https://youtu.be/y01J-hymaDs

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[–] Shadow@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

The first warning you can probably ignore. The second might cause an issue. Neither of these look fatal though, what's the actual end result you're not getting?

I wish the gate would spin while dialing.

[–] aaaa@piefed.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It has to spin. It's round. Spinning is so much cooler than not spinning.

[–] Shadow@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago

Such a great episode.

For anyone OOTL - https://youtu.be/g9XrrEaZ7Y4?t=173

[–] batvin123@reddthat.com 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The code looks like it uploads and fails to make noise or light up the led strip. and the serial output is a garbled mess (I tried different baud rates with no success). I have also check my wiring with a multi meter and scoured any wiring schematics.

[–] Shadow@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Double check you have the right board type defined in the Arduino ide, may way to try a couple different options