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DUINO => DUINOMITE => Topic started by: khmweb on September 02, 2015, 05:10:42 PM

Title: eMega missing bootloader
Post by: khmweb on September 02, 2015, 05:10:42 PM
Using BUT + RST doesn't work no longer. Only the red LED works. I assume that the bootloader is damaged or deletetd.

Do I have any chance to repair the board? How can I do this? I'm a newbie ;) please be patient with me.
Title: Re: eMega missing bootloader
Post by: JohnS on September 02, 2015, 10:27:18 PM
Maybe a button is faulty.  Check with meter.

John
Title: Re: eMega missing bootloader
Post by: khmweb on September 03, 2015, 07:31:10 AM
Thanks John.
I solved the problem yesterday. My power supply supplied the board with 5V only. Using one with a higher voltage (>= 9V <= 30 V) solved the problem immediately and I could re-program it.
I also was a bit confused when to use BUT + RST: I thought, that both are to use when I want to re-program it and for this I need the bootloader. I've learned something new. ;)
Title: Re: eMega missing bootloader
Post by: KeesZagers on September 03, 2015, 11:44:22 AM
Just for your information: you can power all Duinomite products with just 5 Volt. You have to power it directly on the USB connector. I just checked the current on the USB port. For the Emega I measure 0.14A and for the Mega 0.12A. So No problem for any USB port on a PC or other computer. USB power adapters are cheaper nowadays than a multi purpose adapter. Ofcourse the current will increase if you have a load on the outputs or add Arduino modules, etc. Normally an USB port can supply at least 0.5A.

Kees