init repo error

jhox616 · 2025-05-11T19:59:08+00:00

Error: “FATAL ERROR: command exited with status 128: update-ref -m ‘west update: moving to v2.4.2^{commit}’ refs/heads/manifest-rev ’v2.4.2^{commit}” Tried...

jhox616

The error was during running Init. Maybe installing west globally is the issue.
I’ll try fixing that and get you a console log.
Thanks!

jhox616

Hi Jared, I reinstalled windows on my machine and upgraded to Windows 11. I started the project fresh and was able to bypass the original error but now I am getting this error as someone else that posted about it a while ago
https://community.circuitdojo.com/d/51-error-whilst-compiling-blinky/18

The error I am getting is similar and I tried following a bit and unfortunately I still get the same error

PS C:\Users\Jerrad\Documents\SmartCollar\nfed\samples\blinky> west build -b circuitdojo_feather_nrf9160ns
ninja: error: loading 'build.ninja': The system cannot find the file specified.

FATAL ERROR: command exited with status 1: 'C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\cmake\cmake-3.22.0-windows-x86_64\bin\cmake.EXE' --build 'C:\Users\Jerrad\Documents\SmartCollar\nfed\samples\blinky\build'
PS C:\Users\Jerrad\Documents\SmartCollar\nfed\samples\blinky> cd build
PS C:\Users\Jerrad\Documents\SmartCollar\nfed\samples\blinky\build> west build -b circuitdojo_feather_nrf9160ns
ninja: error: loading 'build.ninja': The system cannot find the file specified.

FATAL ERROR: command exited with status 1: 'C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\cmake\cmake-3.22.0-windows-x86_64\bin\cmake.EXE' --build 'C:\Users\Jerrad\Documents\SmartCollar\nfed\samples\blinky\build'

my Python version is 3.10. I did install 3.9 but still was getting the same error with build.ninja
CMake version is 4.0.2

jaredwolff

jhox616 it’s not clear how you got your setup running.

This is still the supported method for the nRF9160 Feather: https://docs.circuitdojo.com/nrf9160-feather/sdk-setup-windows.html

The closer to C:\ the better since that rules out any issues with spaces in the file structure. Though it appears you’re good in that department.

If you did follow the steps I have seen some cases where you have to run Zepyhyr Tools: Setup twice to register all your dependencies.

jhox616

Ok so I think this is the console log wanted:

[SETUP] unzip C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\downloads\zephyr-tools-0.1.7-x86_64-pc-windows-msvc.zip to C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\zephyr-tools
[SETUP] unzip C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\downloads\newtmgr.zip to C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\newtmgr
[SETUP] unzip C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\downloads\ninja-win.zip to C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\ninja
[SETUP] unzip C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\downloads\cmake-3.22.0-windows-x86_64.zip to C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\cmake
[SETUP] Installing zephyr-sdk-0.16.4 toolchain...
[SETUP] 7z extract C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\downloads\zephyr-sdk-0.16.4_windows-x86_64_minimal.7z to C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\toolchain
[SETUP] 7z extract C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\downloads\toolchain_windows-x86_64_arm-zephyr-eabi.7z to C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\toolchain\zephyr-sdk-0.16.4
git version 2.49.0.windows.1
[SETUP] git installed
python --version
[SETUP] python3 found
python -m pip --version
pip 22.0.4 from C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\PythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.9_3.9.3568.0_x64__qbz5n2kfra8p0\lib\site-packages\pip (python 3.9)

[SETUP] pip installed
python -m venv --help
[SETUP] python3 venv OK
python -m venv "C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\env"
[SETUP] virtual python environment created
Requirement already satisfied: west in c:\users\jerrad\.zephyrtools\env\lib\site-packages (1.4.0)
Requirement already satisfied: packaging in c:\users\jerrad\.zephyrtools\env\lib\site-packages (from west) (25.0)
Requirement already satisfied: pykwalify in c:\users\jerrad\.zephyrtools\env\lib\site-packages (from west) (1.8.0)
Requirement already satisfied: colorama in c:\users\jerrad\.zephyrtools\env\lib\site-packages (from west) (0.4.6)
Requirement already satisfied: PyYAML>=5.1 in c:\users\jerrad\.zephyrtools\env\lib\site-packages (from west) (6.0.2)
Requirement already satisfied: ruamel.yaml>=0.16.0 in c:\users\jerrad\.zephyrtools\env\lib\site-packages (from pykwalify->west) (0.18.12)
Requirement already satisfied: python-dateutil>=2.8.0 in c:\users\jerrad\.zephyrtools\env\lib\site-packages (from pykwalify->west) (2.9.0.post0)
Requirement already satisfied: docopt>=0.6.2 in c:\users\jerrad\.zephyrtools\env\lib\site-packages (from pykwalify->west) (0.6.2)
Requirement already satisfied: six>=1.5 in c:\users\jerrad\.zephyrtools\env\lib\site-packages (from python-dateutil>=2.8.0->pykwalify->west) (1.17.0)
Requirement already satisfied: ruamel.yaml.clib>=0.2.7 in c:\users\jerrad\.zephyrtools\env\lib\site-packages (from ruamel.yaml>=0.16.0->pykwalify->west) (0.2.12)
WARNING: You are using pip version 22.0.4; however, version 25.1.1 is available.
You should consider upgrading via the 'C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\env\Scripts\python.exe -m pip install --upgrade pip' command.
[SETUP] west installed
[SETUP] Zephyr setup complete!`
Terminal:
`
PS C:\Users\Jerrad\Documents\SmartCollar> west build -b circuitdojo_feather_nrf9160ns -d build
ERROR: source directory "." does not contain a CMakeLists.txt; is this really what you want to build? (Use -s SOURCE_DIR to specify the application source directory)
FATAL ERROR: refusing to proceed without --force due to above error
PS C:\Users\Jerrad\Documents\SmartCollar> `

I have a pop up that says “Provide target folder”

jhox616

I started over with the guide and ran Setup. It is telling me it can’t find the root zephyr directory and gives me a “Configure” button to set it.

My friend was helping me so I haven’t tried this in over a year so I would appreciate your patience.

jaredwolff

@jhox616 I’d need your console output.

Also a list of all other plugins that you’ve enabled.

jaredwolff

There’s no CMakeLists.txt in the folder you’re trying to build. Is there a project there? I suggest you use the quick launch menu CTRL+SHIFT+P and type Zephyr Tools: Change and change the project to what you’re targeting.

The Zephyr Tools plugin also allows you to create blank new projects if that’s needed.

I’d first recommend you follow my instructions here exactly to get some NFED samples working, then, change to use your own project.

jhox616

Hi Jared,

I followed the guide and still got the error with build.ninja file not being available

Executing task: west build -b circuitdojo_feather_nrf9160/nrf9160/ns -d build\circuitdojo_feather_nrf9160 

ninja: error: loading 'build.ninja': The system cannot find the file specified.

FATAL ERROR: command exited with status 1: 'C:\Users\Jerrad\.zephyrtools\cmake\cmake-3.22.0-windows-x86_64\bin\cmake.EXE' --build 'C:\SmartCollar\nfed\samples\blinky\build\circuitdojo_feather_nrf9160'

 *  The terminal process "C:\WINDOWS\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -Command west build -b circuitdojo_feather_nrf9160/nrf9160/ns -d build\circuitdojo_feather_nrf9160" terminated with exit code: 1.

I was using python 3.9 but I got the error which says that it was looking for version 3.10. I upgraded and then got the error above. Also this folder is at the very shortest path. I can’t see any reasons why this is not working. I also ran setup two times just to be sure. I made the mistake of running zephyr setup on version 0.15 but then adjusted it to version 0.16.

jaredwolff

I was using python 3.9

3.9 is the recommended/tested version

Do you have ninja in your path? You can type

ninja --version

It should work as long as your setup phase went well.

FlareHalo

I have this same issue am have raise another post (pending approval).

I suspect the Zephyr Build process is broken and is silently failing. Have found the 7z sdk has not been unarchived properly or environment variables set as expected.

jhox616

FlareHalo

If you make any progress on this will you please post back here?
I have been working on this for over a month with no luck.
IDK if there is another way to program the board with out using the extension but I’m willing to try anything at this point.

FlareHalo

jhox616 we got it working with a workaround in place.
see: Other Thread

The extension in VScode will need updating (thanks @jaredwolff ) and you might need to copy onle of the folders if you get a 7zip error.

Good luck!

jaredwolff

Working on this now. Stay tuned guys.

jaredwolff

It think this was a combination of things:

7z support stopped working for some reason. It’s now fixed in 0.3.5
Recommend python version is >= 3.10
Fixed some of the race conditions in Setup and Init Repo

I pushed this version to VS Marketplace. It should be available soon.

jaredwolff

@FlareHalo I pushed 0.3.6 which should address the issues you were still seeing. Let me know if things look better now. cc @jhox616

jaredwolff

@jhox616 did you try the latest update on your side? Let me know if you run into any other snags.

jhox616

We were able to get the “blinky” to build. I’m having trouble getting the device to be recognized on my Windows 11 computer. I tried using Zagdig (for CMSIS-DAP) and also tried connecting with NRF_Connect.
I am now using the NRF9151 board can you give me a link to where I can download the correct driver?
or do you think there could be a cable issue or something else going on here?

jaredwolff

jhox616 We were able to get the “blinky” to build. I’m having trouble getting the device to be recognized on my Windows 11 computer.

Is it showing in your device manager?

If you can provide as many logs/screenshots as possible. It would be very helpful.

jhox616

Switched cables and got it to ID as (COM3).
Using Probe-RS and WSL we were able to flash the “blinky” build!

Thank you for all of your help. Now we are just learning to make our own build to flash.

jaredwolff

Woohoo that’s great. Glad it’s working for you @jhox616