Cannot upload programs to the controller

[nag98k]

Here's a picture of the remote connected via USB

When I upload from the Arduino IDE this is what it looks like.

It will stay like this for a few minutes then give me this error.

I've doubled checked the wiring, made sure to hit the reset button, and went back over the instructions multiple times. When I unhook it from the usb and turn it on nothing happens, no lights or anything.

[robolink_wes]

Hello @nag98k! Welcome to the forum. The upload mode seems set up properly on the remote. You're getting a message at the end Using Port : COM1 which means you're most likely using the wrong Port number. Usually COM 1 is reserved for other devices.

Looks like your board manager is correct (Rokit-SmartInventor-mega32_v2), so also make sure you go to Tools > Port, and see if a port appears when you plug in the remote in upload mode. That's the port you'll want to have selected. You'll want to look for COM7 or COM9 or something along those lines. The COM number depends on your hardware.

Give that a shot, and let us know if it helps!