Setting up VS Code to work with A-Star modules
Hey, I am trying to set up vs code currently to work with my a-star 3.3V module. I have code already working that I have uploaded successfully on the Arduino IDE, but I run into an error (see below)....
View ArticlePutting A-Star 328PB Micro to sleep
Hey, I am currently building a project with a few sensors on the A-Star 328PB Micro. I am also using the arduino ide and trying to figure out how to power the microcontroller to sleep and back to...
View ArticleA-Star not found in the IDE board manager list
I have a tablet PC running Win 10 and Arduino IDE Release 2. The PC recognizes the board when plugged into USB but it does not show up in the IDE board manager. Is there a file I need to load? 3 posts...
View ArticleError Compiling A-Star 328PB after updating board info
After starting up the Arduino IDE (v1.8.13) I was prompted to update my board info and since then I cannot compile a working sketch for a board with the A-Star 328PB. I see new options under Tools...
View ArticleAtmel studio does not see proper A-STAR micro when creating from Arduino project
Subject: A-STAR ATMEGA328PB, 5V, 16MHz Board works fine with program in Arduino IDE (1.8). When you create a project from the Arduino program in Atmel studio 7, it thinks the arduino version it is...
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AVR Programm v2.1 not respoding
Alright, so… don’t know what i have done… the programmer is fine, the A-star 16MHz board is fine… But Arduino outputs the “Programmer not responding” error. Here are some images… I can’t tell what’s...
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Verification error, first mismatch at byte 0x0000 0x62 != 0x0c
I am using an A-star 328PB 5V 20 MHz I am trying to upload Blink with Arduino IDE 1.8.13 via the TTL port of the Pololu USB AVR Programmer v2.1. I get the following error: avrdude: verifying …...
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Driver is not recognized anymore
Hello, I’m writing because I didn’t find a clear answer about this subject in the forum. I found those topic wich are close but do not explain anything. Zumo 32u4 usb device not recognized by windows...
View ArticleCoding for A-STAR 32U4 with TIC 36V4
Hello I am trying to run stepper motor connected to astar32u4 through tic36v4 board. I have put through the wire accordingly, please advise if i am wrong. Tic board 5V (out) + GND goes to astar Vin +...
View ArticleCustom baud rate for 32U4 serial port
I’m looking for a way to specify a non-standard baud rate for the serial port on the 32U4 processor, I’m using the #3101 A-Star 32U4 Micro board. I need to read a non-standard serial data stream at...
View ArticleA-Star 32U4 Micro on Linux -> Can’t open device “/dev/ttyACM0”: Permission...
Using Arduino IDE 1.8.19 on Manjaro Linux with LTS kernel 6.1.23-1. I want to upload code on the Pololu A-Star 32U4 Micro but I always get the following error: avrdude: ser_open(): can’t open device...
View ArticleDebugging is not supported by "Pololu A-Star 32U4'
I loaded up my sketch and I discover that debugging isn’t supported by these boards! Is there any work-around? I need the compact size for the project, but maybe there’s a board that does support...
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Burning boot-loader to custom board
So… i’m trying to set up this board of mine using the exact same schematics as the Pololu A-Star 328PB 16MHz micro. the wiring is all done and i’m trying to burn the boot-loader on to my MCU. note:...
View ArticleI need some help in getting a code to work on the 328PB
Hi, So i have built a custom A-star 328PB 8MHz board with the pololu bootloader. Everything is working perfectly but I’m having difficulties getting a motion sensor exmaple .ino code which i believe...
View ArticleAccelerometer output value across the globe
Hi, So… I have this random question that only a person like me would ask. Ok, so say I’m here in north America using my 328PB with an accelerometer on a surface i would consider flat and generating...
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Pololu Balboa 32U4 balancing robot - no USB connection after uploading a...
Hello together, I ask you to help me. For a student project, I have now made two Pololu Balboa 32U4 robots incapable of connection to the PC. This is how it came about: I first set up the connection...
View Article8MHz & 16MHz used for the A star board or its equivalent
Hi, So was thinking about using this crystal ABM3-8.000MHZ-B4Y-T for a prototype application but then i realized that the device isn’t heavily dependent on accurate timing or perhaps it does ??....
View Article32U4 Micro hardware serial not functioning correctly
Hey all! I am new to this board but have been happy so far. I am trying to control a camera with this board through some very simple serial commands. The code works fine on my UNO and other boards but...
View ArticleWarning about FUSE after burning the pololu A-Star 328PB bootloader
The burning was ok, and I can download my applications and they work as they should be. But I am always getting the below warning during the burning. Should I modify the value for the fuse in the...
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328PB reset pin not needed.. What do to?
2 questions: So, in a custom build where the MCU has been programmed and permanently soldered to the board, obviously there wont be no reset button required. Thus, after some research I came across...
View ArticleA-Star 328PB with USB AVR Programmer v2.1 in Arduino IDE - no serial monitor
Having trouble getting A-Star 328PB with Pololu USB AVR Programmer v2.1 working in Arduino 1.8.19 under Win7. COM14 is the programming port. COM15 is the TTL serial port. With ISP cable, Arduino IDE...
View ArticleInstalling A-Star-Windows driver failed
Driver install fails. Selected .inf file, right click, select install. Fail message says: “A certificate chain processed but terminated in a root certificate which is not trusted by the trust...
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Can't programm 328PB via TTL anymore after burning bootloader
Hi, so i have a A-Star 328PB with a USB AVR Programmer v2.1 in Arduino IDE. It all worked perfectly well until i burned a new bootloader on the board. Now its not possible to programm the 328PB via...
View ArticleReviving an aged A*32u4 Micro...for reals
I think I need a recommendation on how to revive an old 32u4micro. Like dropping it in a ultrasonic cleaner or something…can they be? These are great little boards, and have been in constant...
View ArticleCom Port Issue ~ A-Star 32U4
Hello, my robot is the Pololu 3pi+ 32U4 Turtle Edition. I downloaded the Arduino IDE and installed the appropriate board/packages listed in the User Guide. However, I am receiving the following issue...
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