Cant get this robot to work at all

No matter what. I cant get this stupid robot to work.
Fixed I2c_mutex issues.
Fixed missing files issues.
Flashed a bunch of different OS.
Now stuck on No SPI reponse. GoPiGo3 with address 8 not connected.

Shite project

Raspberry pi3
pi4
raspbian for robots
raspbian for robots experimental
dexteros
downloading a standard raspberry pi os and curling the dexter gopigo github

all didnt work

is it cuz im supposed to use 32 bit os? instead of the 64 bit?

jesus christ at my wits end

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Please download GoPiGo OS - the official OS for the GoPiGo3

And follow the instructions at

Be patient with yourself and your robot. We can probably get you having fun with your robot.

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Absolutely! GoPiGo OS is the way to go, especially since none of the earlier versions are compatible with the Pi-4.

As mentioned on the GoPiGo website, Raspbian and Dexter OS have been depreciated in favor of GoPiGo OS, (which includes all the features of both of its predecessors.)

It is not a “shite” project. Like anything else worthwhile, it takes a bit of effort and patience to succeed.

Everybody who sells robots, (and anything else for that matter), makes it sound like all you have to do is wave your hands and say “hocus-pocus” and the robot will bring you a pint while it makes dinner.

Unfortunately, that’s not true. It takes a bit of getting used to, but with a little patience you can make this robot do almost anything.

When I got my first robot, it was a challenge too - but it all worked out and you will find, as I did, that it can be a lot of fun.

Stick with it and you’ll be OK.

A good example posting:
(What's the deal with Charlie?)

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So, what happened? Did you get it working?

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