"avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x00" Answered

Dear All,

I have had this error for the first time!!!
I wanted to use the adafruit shield with arduino to turn on a normal DC motor...then this error:
I have read so much in other forums and have tried them but it seems like nothing works!? It is quite odd and frustrating.
Would you please help me?

Regards
Karim