arduino:arduino_without_a_bootloader
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arduino:arduino_without_a_bootloader [2020/01/04 02:29] – [Case 1: Uno or Nano with USBtinyISP] mithat | arduino:arduino_without_a_bootloader [2020/02/27 18:13] – [Blessed is the bootloader] mithat | ||
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One of the things that simplifies Arduino development is its [[https:// | One of the things that simplifies Arduino development is its [[https:// | ||
- | In the case of the Arduino, the bootloader | + | In the case of the Arduino, the bootloader |
- | But a bootloader isn't the only way to program the microcontrollers on these boards. Instead, you can use an external programming device (a.k.a, // | + | But a bootloader isn't the only way to program the microcontrollers on these boards. Instead, you can use an external programming device (a.k.a, // |
- | So while it's entirely possible to program many Arduino boards without using a bootloader, you would have to tie up one USB port on your computer for programming | + | So while it's entirely possible to program many Arduino boards without using a bootloader, you would have to tie up one USB port on your computer for the programmer |
===== Cursed is the bootloader ===== | ===== Cursed is the bootloader ===== | ||
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When you upload a program using a programmer, you overwrite the bootloader. This means your board will no longer work with the conventional //Sketch > Upload// command in the IDE. However, getting the bootloader back is straightforward. | When you upload a program using a programmer, you overwrite the bootloader. This means your board will no longer work with the conventional //Sketch > Upload// command in the IDE. However, getting the bootloader back is straightforward. | ||
- | Uploading a bootloader to your micro is almost identical to uploading a program using a programmer. The only difference is that instead of uploading a program using //Sketch > Upload Using Programmer//, | + | Uploading a bootloader to your micro is almost identical to uploading a program using a programmer. The only difference is that instead of uploading a program using //Sketch > Upload Using Programmer//, |
After uploading the bootloader, you should be able to use //Sketch > Upload// again just as you always have. | After uploading the bootloader, you should be able to use //Sketch > Upload// again just as you always have. | ||
arduino/arduino_without_a_bootloader.txt · Last modified: 2022/05/30 05:46 by mithat