Questions tagged [memory]
Use this tag for memory management or issues in programming.
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Is there a maximum length of an array in ROM?
Consider the following code:
#include <Arduino.h>
unsigned char testimage [] = {
0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00,
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stream a "big" array of measures to a server through wifi
I'm measuring accelerations at "high frequency" (4kHz) from an accelerometer (ADXL355/ADXL357) to an esp32. It's crucial that no sample is lost while performing a measure which last say 2 ...
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Where to store struct used for driver initialization
I'm doing a small project with ESP32 board. When initializing a driver, multiple structs are passed to initialization functions. I know that there are two ways to store such structs:
Storing structs ...
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What's Memory Allocation technique in Arduino
I am currently working on an assignment for my embedded systems course, and my professor has asked us to determine the memory allocation technique employed in Arduino. Specifically, I need to identify ...
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ESP32 can not deep sleep longer than 35 minutes
I'm trying to get my Lilygo T5 4.7" epaper to deep sleep for 12 hours.
But I only seem to be able to get about half an hour (2100s) of deepsleep on it.
If I set the timer for longer, it just ...
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Conditional assignment of array
I have some really long global variable arrays filled with data.
There is a single function that processes the data. The function works on only one array everytime. This arrays value changes every ...
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memory leak w/ no Strings involved
I'm trying to read data being transferred via Infrared from my Smartmeter on my ESP8266 using the following sketch:
#include <ESP8266WiFi.h>
#include <ESP8266WebServer.h>
#include <...
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Not enough memory error using OneSheeld.h
I'm a dairy farmer and I'm new to playing around with Arduino's. I created a code to send me SMS's when my equipment stops working as it should, but I run into a "Not enough memory" error. ...
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Wrong use of memory?
Probably I'm doing something wrong.
I'm writing an Arduino sketch for ESP32.
Among the others I have this function:
#define HDR_MAX_LENGHT 4
#define CMD_MAX_LENGHT 5
#define ARG_MAX_LENGHT 5
#define ...
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How do you deal with balancing the limited storage of Arduino with the decrease in speed if you just print everything as it gets measured?
I am working on a simple data acquisition system based on an Arduino Uno. Each run would ideally collect up to 10k data points (all doubles). Obviously, the Arduino doesn't have the capacity to hold ...
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1 global variable consuming 19% of memory
I am working on a simple project on talking to the serial monitor, and my only global variable ("int" type, named "incomingByte") is consuming a lot of memory. There is no problem ...
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Space taken by Global Variables
Using Nano's for small programmes I get compilation reports about the amount of space taken by global variables.
On a typical progamme it says something like Sketch uses 16316 bytes (53%) of program ...
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Is an ESP32 HTTP web server limited to a certain number of Base64 images?
This sketch only displays about nine images (when there are more). Does this mean the ESP32 is limited amount of Base64 images able to be displayed?
#include <WiFi.h>
#include <WebServer.h>...
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Can a power cut damage the software?
When unplugging the power source of a device that is writing some data "A" to an SD card, also other data "B" might get corrupted. (This is detailed here.)
Regarding Arduino ...
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Where to save time and other values so I can read them after arduino powered down?
I need to save some values (and be able to update them frequently) that will stay there even after powering down the Arduino. (I didn't specifically choose any board yet, but UNO or Mega will be ...
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I can change value of only one register on 8-Bit Register integrated circuit (74hc273 / DM74LS273)?
First, please be patient, I'm not electronical person. I am learning Arduino and electronics for hobby and this is my fist time with integrated circuits.
Situation: I'm want to extend the Arduino ...
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Read bytes from PROGMEM array
Disclaimer: I just started using C++ and I'm a bit of a beginner. Keep that in mind as your answering.
So I recently bought my first Arduino. It's a customized one and it has an 8x8 display attached ...
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Same structure taking different memory space on Uno and NodeMCU ESP8266, leading to data corruption when transferring via nRF24L01+
I'm trying to transfer data between a Arduino Uno board to a NodeMCU ESP8266 board, using nRF24L01+ transceivers module and RF24 library on both side. The data I'm transferring are stored in a struct ...
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Arduino Mega as a EEPROM Programmer for Winbond W29EE011 memories
I'm trying to use my Arduino Mega as an EEPROM memory writer. For this project, besides my Arduino Mega, I use an SD Card module, an LCD display and two push buttons to handle the events. Inside the ...
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nRF52 non-volatile storage/recall of a variable - is there a simple solution?
I have an Arduino program written for the nRF52 with which runs for a pre-set time-value (i.e. 2 minutes) before shuts off automatically. The variable time-value can be changed via BLE-write by the ...
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How to properly handle the Arduino String
I've read that the Arduino String is bad as it causes memory fragmentation, so I try to avoid them mostly. But I still have some occurences where I'm not quite sure if they are ok after all.
The first ...
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Global array doesn't get assigned the space it would take up in memory
I have this sketch:
const uint32_t len = 65536;
uint8_t arr[len];
void setup() {}
void loop() {}
The length of the array should fit into the dynamic memory. However, when I compile the sketch it ...
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Accessing start up bits of SRAM from MicroBit for PUF
https://infocenter.nordicsemi.com/pdf/nRF51822_PS_v3.4.pdf
The aim is to extract (output in serial monitor) the start up bits from the SRAM of this microbit which is located at memory address ...
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How to adjust Partition Scheme Wemos D1 mini pro?
I bought myself a WEMOS D1 mini PRO (16MB) for creating a quite large project.
As I'm writing code, my memory is starting to grow.
When I looked at the Flash size in Arduino IDE, the only options I ...
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What would be the best way of dynamically 'change' instances regarding dynamic memory?
Since I'm very used to object oriented programming, I would like to use this into my design.
My application will have 4 led strips and each led strip will have a 'pattern' running on it. For this I ...
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converting an unsigned integer into a const char pointer
I know this is simple basic C stuff, but I can't quite figure it out or find a solution when searching and reading.
I have a method I want to call from a library that wants a const char pointer
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Is it possible for the Arduino's digital pin mode to flip from OUTPUT to INPUT unexpectedly?
I have an Arduino project (data logger intended to sample 100 samples per second for months) with firmware that is too long to post. It mostly works as supposed to, but I have a confusing issue I can'...
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What happens when you call malloc()/free()/new/delete?
So I understand that generally speaking, dynamic allocation should be avoided. My question isn't how or why, but what happens when you call a function that allocates memory?
On Windows or Linux, when ...
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how to clear heap memory in esp32?
I am using Free RTOS on esp32 in my program.
However at some point of time when I execute xTaskCreate() it returns -1 , which error is could_not_allocate_required_memory. In my program, each time i ...
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Does the compiled binary of a sketch include uncalled functions from a library?
I am writing a GUI using a TFT display and the Adafruit GFX library and its default font on Arduino Nano.
I want to be memory efficient and I assumed that the 'optimise for size' default setting of ...
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Arduino sketch uses too much memory storage space?
I've never used arduino before but am using one for a school project. I am using an arduino leonardo and I've uploaded the sample code below
#include "Adafruit_CCS811.h"
Adafruit_CCS811 ccs;
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Why isn't this EEPROM.get() working?
I am trying to save a string/char to EEPROM with EEPROM.put() and then get the value, but it doesn't work and I get a blank value when I do a EEPROM.get().
I remember this is how it worked on arduino ...
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What happens, memory-wise, when I call a function from another function?
I'm inspecting where the memory is used in an application which runs on Arduino. To my surprise, there are several locations where 100 to 200 bytes are consumed by simply calling a function. Example:
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Connect SDRAM to STM32
Well, first of all hello to everything and thanks for reading my question. I am designing a board with STM32F730R8T6 MCU, and I want to connect MT48LC16M16A2P-6A to it which is 4MB SDRAM chip. The ...
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External RAM (23LC1024) and external Flash (W25Q64JVSSIQ) with Sparkfun SAMD21
i'm trying to extend the capabilities of the Sparkfun SAMD21. My question is, which pins do I have to share? I mean, I understand that MISO, MOSI and SCK are shared, but CS connects each to a ...
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ESP8266 NodeMCU running out of heap
I'm trying to create SMS alarm using Twilio, Firebase and Arduino IDE. Using sensors I am measuring the temperature. If the temperature is higher than a specified value (ESP reads that value from ...
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Having a bunch of global variables or calculate them on the go on an Arduino, as far as memory is concerned
So I'm new in the arduino world but I have a grasp of object oriented programming, and decided to write a little library for running games on an arduino mega using a display. My question is, I'm ...
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Branchless programing on arduino?
So I've been looking into branchless programming to speed up code and I'm curious as to how exactly Arduino (or rather atmega328) actually reads machine instructions. Does it have a memory cache or ...
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If the code used for Arduino can be embedded into a permanent , callable memory, is there a way to create an OS for Arduino that runs on call?
This thought came into my mind on thinking about smartwatches.
Although those I saw on YouTube are really good, they don't seem to provide a real experience of a real smartwatch - one that has an OS ...
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Connect two SD cards to one Arduino board and copy from one to another
I'm trying to connect 2 SD cards to an Arduino Uno board.
My first question is: Is it possible to connect two SD cards to one Arduino simultaneously?
The second question is: If it is possible to ...
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What does display.setSegments(&segto, 1, 1); do?
I am using a TM1637 display for my Arduino Uno. The goal was to just light up one point of the colon in the middle - what seems to be kind of impossible to accomplish. During research I stumbled over ...
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Junk values in EEPROM. while writing large values
Facing an issue while writing a large value (like 2000-5000) to EEPROM using EEPROM.put().
For example, While writing 2000 values to address 5 of EEPROM. Some junk values are written automatically to ...
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3-instruction remote machine coding Arduino Atmel chip over a serial line from a tethered (host) PC
I'm trying to write a program for AVR Atmel 328 chip on Arduino Nano board that will allow me to send machine code instructions to the chip over a serial line, run/execute them on the chip, and ...
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EEPROM not consistent over reboot
I'am using a Wemos D1 mini V3.0.0 (esp 8266 core).
I tried to save a structure in EEPROM memory but all data are lost when i reboot the board.
I am using these basics functions :
int cle_verif = ...
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Serial printing from flash memory (F() macro, PROGMEM, sprintf_P, SPTR)
I have been testing various techniques on an Arduino Uno for serial printing from flash memory instead of RAM. At the same time, I have been using the freeMemory() function from Adafruit.
I created a ...
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How to fix memory-leak code in ESP8266/NodeMCU caused by string concenation?
I have following code in loop() in NodeMCU.
This part is before setup():
String serial_data_read = ""; // for incoming serial string data
String serial_data = ""; // for incoming serial string ...
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How can a function/method determine if a const array passed in is PROGMEM (flash) or not (RAM)?
Is it possible for a function/method to know if a constant array that has been passed in is in flash or RAM?
If I have a method or function that receives a constant array that is in RAM, the array is ...
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Can stack size be determined by free heap?
i have NodeMCU with es8266 onboard on it. I read heap and stack memory are facing each other and if heap or stack gets full and reachs another strange things happen. So i am wondering if can we use ...
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Unpredictable behavior on parsing key-value delimited input from serial
I am having trouble with a "simple" command parser; I'm guessing I'm doing something wrong with memory allocation - appreciate any pointers :)
For context: I'm running on an Arduino Uno (if it ...
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Reading from SPIFFS - What's the best way to deal with a string (or char) array with undefined length?
I've read that it's best to avoid using String in Arduino so I'm ready to use a char array if it's better.
I'm reading the file names from an SD Card and my goal is to store them in an array and then ...
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