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"avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x00," aka Some Dude Named Avr Won't Let Me Upload My Program
Another fix:
Change Tools->Processor->Atmega 328P to Atmega 328P (Old Bootloader). Remind that the Processor option is only available when you select some specific Boards at Tools>Board.
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avrdude: Error: butterfly programmer uses avr_write_page() but does not provide a cmd() method
After much frustration in trying things, I came across this forum post which advised:
sudo systemctl stop ModemManager.service
If this works, disable the service from starting next boot:
sudo ...
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Can we burn Arduino bootloader into any microcontroller chip?
The answer needs to have multiple parts:
Yes, in principle you can create a bootloader for any microcontroller, which acts like the Arduino's.
Please be aware that there are different bootloaders, ...
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avrdude ser_open() can't set com-state
Maybe a Windows driver problem.
Do your uno and nano use a ch340? (It is the component translating USB to uart (serial pins of atmega328).
Windows has no software way to differenciate boards using ...
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How to upload code without closing puTTY
There is an open source project that will do what you want.
http://com0com.sourceforge.net/
The com0com will create virtual com ports for the programs to connect to.
The hub4com will allow you to ...
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"avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x00," aka Some Dude Named Avr Won't Let Me Upload My Program
I had a similar issue with my Uno board
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 1 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x90
Tried many methods
Press reset before ...
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Set avrdude transfer baud rate in Arduino IDE
Update the boards package for the AVR hardware. That will give you new options in the tools menu.
Then you should just select the right CPU variant.
From top to bottom those are 115200, 57600 and ...
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Arduino not responding to macbook pro
I had this issue and it was because the port was not set in my Arduino IDE.
I fixed it by going to Tools -> Port, and selecting my usb device. In my case it was called /dev/cu.SLAB_USBtoUART
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avrdude fuse error when programming ATMEGA328 without crystal
The ATMega328P datasheet has the following table in it:
The top 5 bits of the of the Extended Fuse Byte are default 1 and are reserved. You're not really supposed to change them, since they might be ...
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What does avrdude: Device signature = 0x000000 mean? Faulty wiring? Software issue? Incorrect tutorial?
There is one part of the tutorial that is incorrect - or rather missing.
When you open the serial port the Arduino resets. That includes when the serial port is opened by avrdude.
You need to prevent ...
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Are intel hex files converted into a binary format before they are written to Atmega's flash?
Yes, the hex codes in the .hex file are read in by avrdude (or other programs) and written to the MCU in binary. A small microprocessor would not be able to read ASCII format commands.
See my answer ...
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ATTiny85 Digispark clones failing USB handshake - how to program them?
I had problems too - SHORT: all about USB-hub or PC's root-hub and extension cables +Luck.
My ebay items were going under the name "Digispark Kickstarter ATTINY85 Arduino Micro USB Development Board"...
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how can I upload a hex file to an arduino uno?
This is essentially the same as @raddevus answer except it is in python code. I am using windows. Set the preferences in the arduino IDE to verbose and upload the sketch you want to upload using the ...
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Help understanding how avrdude works with ArduinoISP and why its not working for me
The target board was not reset.
The "Arduino as ISP" sketch uses pin 10 to reset the target, not the SS pin. So even on Mega, wire reset of target to pin 10, not to pin 53.
Is this an error ...
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Can we burn Arduino bootloader into any microcontroller chip?
You cannot just load a sketch into any microcontroller, because every microcontroller has different memory layout, peripherals, ways of uploading, FLASH size etc.
You can use the atMega (or any ...
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ATTiny84 fuses reading as 0
As noted in question, the 32kHz crystal is used as a clock source and also at least the first programming was working.
The ArduinoISP sketch has hardcoded ISP clock speed and ISP clock has to be at ...
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"avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x00," aka Some Dude Named Avr Won't Let Me Upload My Program
Just had this same error with a brand new Mini Pro. Since the default blink program that came preloaded with most Arduino is running, I know that the unit is probably OK.
So I inspected the headers ...
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"avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x00," aka Some Dude Named Avr Won't Let Me Upload My Program
I solved it by updating the boards (under "board manager")
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avrdude: stk500_rcv :programmer is not responding
I assume that you're trying to upload the code with the Rx and Tx pins connected..
Try removing the Rx and Tx and then click the upload button in the IDE..
This happens because your computer ...
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Error when trying flash bootloader into Arduino Pro Mini 328P 8MHz 3.3V
First, I put the voltage jumper on USBASP programmer to 5V, to increase voltage.
Then I set correct default fuse bits values for this board:
Arduino Pro or Pro Mini (3.3V, 8 MHz) w/ ATmega328
Low ...
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How can I upload .hex files to a Pro Micro using Linux?
There's two stages to uploading a hex file to a USB-based Arduino - and you're only doing the second stage.
The first stage is to reset the board into the bootloader so it can accept the instructions ...
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How can I upload .hex files to a Pro Micro using Linux?
I had the same issue, and it was caused by udev, I found the answer here
It's some obscure bug
Tweaking udev rules solved the problem for me, now all is good, here is the procedure: https://learn....
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getting started with programming Arduino board in C/embedded c
Not an exhaustive answer, but one step would be to realize what the Arduino IDE does behind the scenes before it gives your source code to avr-gcc.
From https://github.com/arduino/arduino/wiki/build-...
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avrdude ser_open() can't set com-state
I had the same problem, open the port under COM and LPT in your device manager.
Then roll back driver so the PC uninstalls all updates to the driver. At this point uploading the code will give the "...
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Avrdude verification error after months of successful use
Still don't know why, but now have a fix. Re-running the 'Burn bootloader' command from Arduino allowed me to then burn my firmware. Not sure if the issue is with fuses somehow being changed, or what, ...
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how can I upload a hex file to an arduino uno?
I recommend looking at the arduino IDE files located at "(install path)/hardware/arduino/avr/" (on windows anyway, I should assume the same on linux).
I am unsure if the following files have the .txt ...
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how can I upload a hex file to an arduino uno?
I use a standalone programmer that uploads a .hex file from an SD card via the ICSP interface.
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Arduino not responding to macbook pro
I fixed it by plugging it into my other USB port (which I had previously been using)
So possibly this is caused by switching USB ports
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Restoring all fuse bits on AtMega328P-PU
The following is from:
https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/projects/atmega328p-fuse-bits-and-an-external-crystal-oscillator/
"The two bits to be avoided unless you are absolutely certain you know what ...
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Programming the ATMega328P without Arduino board always returns the error: avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
A new chip cannot be programmed in that manner until it has the Bootloader installed. The Bootloader starts after a reset and monitors the serial interface to see if something is attempting to ...
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