Updating Motherboard Problems

Geeetech i3 clone
Geetech 2560 Board

Hi Guys/Girls
Im trying to update my 2560 board and it's giving me this error message.
Arduino: 1.8.2 (Windows 10), Board: "Arduino/Genuino Mega or Mega 2560, ATmega2560 (Mega 2560)"

Sketch uses 51240 bytes (20%) of program storage space. Maximum is 253952 bytes.
Global variables use 2660 bytes (32%) of dynamic memory, leaving 5532 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 8192 bytes.
avrdude: stk500v2_ReceiveMessage(): timeout
avrdude: stk500v2_ReceiveMessage(): timeout
avrdude: stk500v2_ReceiveMessage(): timeout
avrdude: stk500v2_ReceiveMessage(): timeout
avrdude: stk500v2_ReceiveMessage(): timeout
avrdude: stk500v2_ReceiveMessage(): timeout
avrdude: stk500v2_getsync(): timeout communicating with programmer
An error occurred while uploading the sketch

This report would have more information with
"Show verbose output during compilation"
option enabled in File -> Preferences.

Thanks
Adrian

This report would have more information with
"Show verbose output during compilation"
option enabled in File -> Preferences.

But besides that, the more important hint the program is giving you.

timeout
timeout
timeout
timeout
timeout
timeout
timeout communicating with programmer

Yes but why?

probably incorrect port or baud rate selected in config file

Google is your friend here, just search "Geeetech 2560 Board communication timeout"

Looks like this is an issue with no real solution, some users find its the USB cable, other the USB port on the computer not supplying enough power, version of arduino, and what looks to be the most common, missing or corrupted bootloader.

If you have updated the firmware before, then start by looking at other solutions, leave the bootloader till last, not a fun one

Yes but why?

Because you haven't explained to us what you have tried.
[meta.stackoverflow.com]

Make a good faith attempt to solve the problem yourself first. If we can't see enough work on your part your question will likely be booed off the stage

Showing people how you have tried to solve your own problem, will make them more likely to donate their time into helping you solve it.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/03/2017 01:57AM by VonRansak.

OK I've tried to uload a file in Cura and the printer could not be found. I tried a firmware update and the error message is what I had.
Thanks
Adrian

Disclaimer: Not trying to be a dick, just trying to help you resolve your problems.

[lmgtfy.com]

After some searching and research, and perhaps adding same technique to You Tube.

What have you tried, per suggestions, and what has the program told you?

TL;DR: There could be a few reasons for the problems you are having, and without doing some additional trouble shooting/research, all that can be given are general answers to your general questions.

Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/04/2017 03:10PM by VonRansak.