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Programming utility for AVR micro-controllers.

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How does Arduino IDE reset a board before flashing? Why doesn't avrdude do it?

I have the beetle board, a Leonardo clone same as in this question. Using the reset pin and quick hands on the keyboard, I am able to flash with avrdude and get also the board info with a command ...
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What is the difference between ":i" and ":a" in avrdude command?

What is the difference between :i and :a after my hex file path in avrdude command. avrdude -C C:\Users\santi\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\tools\avrdude\6.3.0-arduino17/etc/avrdude.conf -v ...
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Unable to flash arduino pro micro from Terminal

I am trying to upload an hex file to my arduino pro micro using Avrdude . The thing is that I cannot upload any code using the Avrdude terminal commands , but when I use arduino IDE to upload any code ...
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Issues Uploading Code to ATTiny84 with Sparkfun AVR Pocket Programmer and ATTinyCore

I am getting back into programming with Arduino and built a POV fidget spinner inspired by an instructable by MakersBox. I am using the SparkFun AVR Pocket Programmer and an ATTiny84 (8MHz internal ...
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avrdude: ser_open(): can't open device "/dev/ttyACM0": Permission denied - can't get out of that

I have an Arduino Pro Micro ATmega32U4 and I'm facing this error message on uploading: Copyright (c) Brian Dean, http://www.bdmicro.com/ Copyright (c) Joerg Wunsch System ...
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Provide custom AVR dude commands through the Arduino IDE

Besides the standard upload button that burns the code using FTDI, I want to then be able to provide custom AVRDude commands for burning fuses, when the external programmer is used. Is this possible ...
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Avrdude verification error when uploading to Arduino Mega 2560

I have been getting the error avrdude: verification error, first mismatch at byte 0x036c 0xb8 != 0xf8 avrdude: verification error; content mismatch avrdude done. Thank you. When trying to upload the ...
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How do I build and upload a C++ program without the Arduino Library or IDE?

Note: This is a reference question (but feel free to write answers of your own!) I want to use the AVR tools directly -- no arduino-builder or arduino-cli. I would also like compilation and uploading ...
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Unable To Upload Source Code on Arduino UNO(Windows 11)

I was trying to upload the source code of a project to the Arduino UNO and this is the error that I keep on receiving. After I closed and reopened it again, the Port option is gray. I tried everything ...
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How to pass non-static class member to callback on avr platforms?

I am using the PubSubClient library in my own Arduino library. I'm having trouble with trying to assign a class member as the client library setCallback callback function. MyClass.cpp: #include <...
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How to build an arduino project with multiple source files?

I'm building an arduino program on linux, using the following Makefile: ARDUINO_DIR = /usr/share/arduino BOARD_TAG = uno ARDUINO_PORT = /dev/ttyAMA0 ARDUINO_LIBS = Wire include /usr/share/arduino/...
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avrdude: ser_open(): can't set com-state for "\\.\COM4" [duplicate]

My Arduino code is not getting uploaded. It gives me "avrdude: ser_open(): can't set com-state for "\.\COM4" error. It worked literally 5 mins ago. now it doesn't work. I updated the ...
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My arduino gives me several avrdude erros

For school we program an arduino with visual studio and micro visio. Since a few days ago my arduino wont run the code of the arduino. At first it didnt give any errors until i tried to upload a code ...
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Can't burn fuse bits on ATMega168 with Arduino Uno as ISP

I have an ATMega168 that I am programming via my Arduino Uno as ISP. I can burn the bootloader and transfer a hex file just fine, but I can't seem to be able to change the fuse bits. I found a lot of ...
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What does avrdude: Device signature = 0x000000 mean? Faulty wiring? Software issue? Incorrect tutorial?

I followed this tutorial a couple of times and when I clicked on bootloader I get this error: avrdude: Device signature = 0x000000 To see the configuration file click here. Why do I get this error (...
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What is the timing between reset and avrdude/spi communication? (re: avrdude problem)

I'm trying to troubleshoot an issue with avrdude involving a Raspberry Pi and a transistor to control the reset pin on an Arduino Pro Micro (atmega32u4). Where can I find information on the reset/...
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AVRdude does not read the FUSE byte values correctly

I am exploring the ATmega328p MCU via a standard Arduino UNO, with the help of avr-gcc toolchain and AVRdude (All in the WINAVR package). I have successfully programmed the board a few times with it. ...
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Problems with compiling more then one sketch in the Arduino IDE

I found this ESP8266-MQTT program on Github. How can I compile this thing with the Arduino IDE? I only can open one sketch at a time. If I try to compile this then parts of the program are missing for ...
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Fail to burn bootloader into standalone atmega2560

I am making a project where I use standalone atmega2560. I used arduino mega schematic to put all necessary components so atmega2560 would be working. I tried to burn bootloader into it using arduino ...
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Cannot program ATMEGA328PU after burning bootloader with internal clock

I have build a couple of boards that have an ATMEGA328P-AU (the 32 pin MLF, as used on the Arduino Pro Mini). If I burn a bootloader via SPI to use an external 8MHz clock, I can then use the Arduino ...
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How to change avrdude parameter in Arduino status log when uploading a program? avrdude.conf

Recently I custom bootloader optiboot for Arduino Uno to my custom board called Ardunesia xst X1-02, with Cortex M3 processor. I set avrdude as bootloader upload tool = "X1-02_bootloader.upload....
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avrdude fuse error when programming ATMEGA328 without crystal

I built several boards with an ATMEGA328 and no crystal a couple of years ago. I programmed them successfully with a bootloader using usbasp, and with a sketch using the Arduino serial interface. I ...
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How to upload code without closing puTTY

My question is quite simple: can you, somehow, upload Arduino code without closing puTTY's serial console? I hate having to close the program to open it again for reading the incoming information.
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Error while burning bootloader

I am trying to burn bootloader on Arduino UNO using MEGA2560 as the programmer, I followed the steps stated here but still get the error below: avrdude: Version 6.3-20190619 Copyright (c) ...
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Can't get "Burn Bootloader" working - Arduino Nano

This is a follow up from a previous question. I have one Nano working perfectly (I think) (Nano A) and another one (Nano B) which seems to be working but has no bootloader. So I am trying to use Nano-...
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Still getting "stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding" while uploading to bare ATmega328P

SOLVED! See bottom. I know this question has been asked a lot (believe me, I've been Googling for solutions for 3 days, and have come across many posts on SE), but none of the posts I've found have ...
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Can't sync with programmer Arduino Uno

I have a weird problem, and it's probably because I'm doing something wrong. I'm quite new to Arduino. My Uno R3 (Elegoo) has been working fine for a month. It has been sitting on a bench for the past ...
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How to program Arduino manually via STK500?

I am trying to program an Arduino Nano (with an ATmega328P) from an ESP32 that is attached to its UART and the reset pin. I have to do this via the ESP, because the Arduino is supposed to run on its ...
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Uno Wifi Rev2 Programming via Uno R3 ArduinoISP

I'm attempting to program Atmega4809 (Uno Wifi Rev2) via the ICSP pins on the board by connecting in this manner: The difference is that I have a Uno Wifi Rev2 on the right instead of a Uno R3. I've ...
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Device Signature Error uploading to ATMEGA168PA

I keep getting a device signature error and can't program my Atmega168pa chip. I'm using the board from: https://mcudude.github.io/MiniCore/package_MCUdude_MiniCore_index.json I've pasted the error ...
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Nano Every clone with ATMega4808 not recognized

I've bought an Arduino Nano Every clone/compatible (not a standard Nano V3) that uses an ATMega4808 instead of the ATMega4809 the official Nano Every uses. This rather insignificant change of chip is ...
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How to program ATmega4809 from Raspbeery GPIO

From this tutorial I'm able to nicely program an ATmega328 using SPI raspberry GPIO pins. However, when I try the same steps with ATmega4809, avrdude seems not having instructions and outputs the ...
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ATTiny84 fuses reading as 0

I was programming my ATTiny84 when it randomly stopped being able to be programmed. I have an external 32768 Hz crystal connected to it, and I have been using my Arduino UNO with the ArduinoISP sketch ...
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Bootloader onto an ATmega328p (3.3V/8MHz), the dude won't finish his business

Hi and thank you reading my question ! I need for my projects to design as small as i can. Both the skills, and the hardware counts. So i can't use a DIP package for them, and i have gone for a TQFP ...
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Burn bootloader finishes with "avrdude done. Thank you." but bootloader didn't actually get flashed

I've built a a stripped down version of the Arduino Nano that has some peripherals removed and three connectors for analog sensors I want to use. I'm trying to burn the Arduino Nano bootloader onto ...
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arduino atmega32u4 beetle extract hex code

I made a program using the Arduino Atmega32U4. As a security issue, I tried to extract the hex code because I wanted to know if this program was duplicated. avrdude -C"\avrdude.conf" -v -V -...
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Arduino NANO (CH340) error while flashing bootloader [duplicate]

Ok. So I'm close to tearing me hair out on this one. I have a batch of cheap Arduino Nano clones, that just straight up won't work. (I HAVE gotten one of them to work, but I suspect that was by pure ...
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How to access native USB port of Arduino Due on Synology NAS?

I would like to flash my Arduino Due from my Synology DS218+ NAS which runs on an Intel 64bit Linux-derivate platform. Previously, I was able to flash a Mega 2560 from this NAS via avrdude and ...
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Can we burn Arduino bootloader into any microcontroller chip?

I am new to this Arduino community I noticed on youtube that while the prototype is complete people purchase new ATmega328p chips and flash bootloaders into them using in-system-programmers so that ...
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Managing configurations via EEPROM by writing it with the hex file

I've been looking into I2C bootloaders for an ATTINY coprocessor on a board I'm developing, and I ran into a bit of a snag. I have the need to detect what board the main processor's code is running on,...
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Atmega328p Uploads via ISP but not bootloader

I'm trying to upload a bootloader to my atmega328p on a custom pcb containing external oscillator at 16MHz. It is possible to upload program via ICSP pins using Arduino as ISP (Official Arduino Uno) ...
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How to burn a bootloader to non-bootloaded(clean crystal) ATMEGA328P-PU with USBASP programmer via Avrdudess?

I'm trying to burn bootloader to my clean crystals, atmega328p-pu.For this I use the 16MHZ crystal with two ceramic capacitors and USBASP programmer, on Windows 10 Pro. As program for burning I tried: ...
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Arduino IDE won't use selected port

I'm trying to program an ATtiny85, using an AVRISP mkII programmer (this one: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00IYNAXUC/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_VXOWDb3H3N5ND) with the Arduino IDE (version 1.8.10 on Ubuntu ...
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Can't use Arduino nano as ISP because it can't read the Device signature

I programmed the 8mhz internal oscillator Bootloader to a new Arduino Nano with another Arduino nano running the ISP Sketch, wich worked fine the first time(Arduino as ISP selected as programmer). (I ...
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It is possible to revive my Arduino Leonardo (mini beetle) board?

I have this board: It has the atmega32u4 chip. I have updated its code several times, and used it without issues for several months. Today, while updating (using Arduino IDE) it started to throw ...
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Monitor serial0 while code is being uploaded

I'm trying to upload the sketch on a Mega 2560 via the serial port 0 using another microcontroller. To better undestand the process, I decided to first observe what avrdude is doing while it is ...
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Uploading Firmware to Atmega1284p using ESP8266 with AVRISP as programmer

I am trying to flash a new Firmware to my Ender 3 Pro. I am using the ESP8266 as an ISP via AVRISP over Wifi. I have a 10mF capacitor between the ground and reset of the ESP8266 I followed this ...
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How to control the power of attiny13a via pin change interrupt?

I'm trying controll the power of attity13a and turn off/turn on the led. I'm going to goals: After to click on the button0 led will blicking 5 second nad then the attiny13a going to sleep. After to ...
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Programming the ATMega328P without Arduino board always returns the error: avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding

I have a microcontroller: ATMega328P. I don't have any Arduino Uno board. I want to program the ATMega328P using my FTDI programmer. But when I try to program the ATMega328P without Arduino board I ...
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Help understanding how avrdude works with ArduinoISP and why its not working for me

I am trying to use avrdude with a Mega2560 running ArduinoISP Note: I have the 10uF cap on the Mega2560 RESET line as described by Ardunio. Also, I am using avrdude/6.3 on Windows 10. The Mega2560(...