Questions tagged [avr-gcc]
AVR-GCC is a compiler that takes C language high level code and creates a binary source which can be uploaded into an AVR micro controller.
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Why does the use of serial.readBytes increase program size by 10kb?
If I put this in my arduino program, in main.cpp, I suddenly run out of memory for flash program size:
if(msgSize > 2) {
//sr::sequentialRead(&serialRead, newTram.hash);
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avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 1 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x00
I'm working on a linux machine with avrdude and avrgcc. NOT using Arduino IDE.
I'm using Arduino Nano 33 SENSE REV2 BLE, trying to upload a sample blink .c program and getting this error.
This is the ...
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Own type definition using a struct does not name a type
I need to initialize several buttons and LEDs connected to my Arduino. To store data related to an individual button or LED, I decided to define my own data type using two different structs. One for a ...
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Will a .ino Arduino Sketch compile directly on GCC-AVR?
Okay, we all have seen those questions all over the web such as Arduino v.s. C++, or other similar questions. And a vast majority of the answers do not even touch compilation differences other than ...
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slower clock frequency than expected on attiny202
I am programming an attiny202 which as per datasheet can run up to 20Mhz, but after compiling/uploading this simple code to the attiny202 and watch the PA2 pin on the oscilloscope, I see that the pin ...
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How to run avr-gcov on a .ino sketch file
I am new to Arduino and gcov. I have a .ino sketch file, avr-gcov, and avr-gcc from Arduino library in the same directory. Could someone guide me to the steps I should take to run avr-gcov on my .ino ...
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TFT Screen with Arduino UNO does not display as expected
I have a 3.5" TFT LCD communicating in parallel connected to Arduino UNO.
I expect it draws a white circle on a black background but all it does is to show a white screen.
How to fix this?
main.c
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How to pass non-static class member to callback on avr platforms?
I am using the PubSubClient library in my own Arduino library. I'm having trouble with trying to assign a class member as the client library setCallback callback function.
MyClass.cpp:
#include <...
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How do I build and upload a C++ program without the Arduino Library or IDE?
Note: This is a reference question (but feel free to write answers of your own!)
I want to use the AVR tools directly -- no arduino-builder or arduino-cli. I would also like compilation and uploading ...
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AVRdude does not read the FUSE byte values correctly
I am exploring the ATmega328p MCU via a standard Arduino UNO, with the help of avr-gcc toolchain and AVRdude (All in the WINAVR package). I have successfully programmed the board a few times with it. ...
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Why do I have to burn the code to make it run? [closed]
Why do I have to burn the code twice to actually burn it on to the Arduino board? I have to execute this command twice - only then is the chip getting programmed.
I'm using this command to burn the ...
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Would an infinite loop inside loop() perform faster?
When you're writing a typical sketch, you usually rely on loop() being called repeatedly for as long as the Arduino is running. Moving in and out of the loop() function must introduce a small overhead ...
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DigiSpark AT Tiny85 compile problem?
Friend asked me to find problem with compilation for his DigiSpark AT Tiny85 board.
We are trying to compile sketch from here:
https://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=314773.0
But with no luck - ...
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Do I need to use resisters and ICes for specific sensors.What if I dont use it,Will it impact my arduino board some how like making it useless &faulty
So I was reading about Simple AutomaticLight Controller using LDR. or with the help of LDRSenso. But I have LM393 Photoresistor (LDR) Sensor I like to know are they same thing or somewhat different. ...
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How can I control blinking of LED while in timer function?
When I am in the 30-second standby function, I want to turn the LED on and off at 5-second intervals.
How can I do what I want using the read_counter() function?
The problem here is that I am already ...
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Interleave disassembly + source with avr-objdump
I have a C program for the attiny85, that I want to disassemble and display with interleaved source code.
Here's my program:
test.c
#include <avr/io.h>
int main() {
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Why my arduino board does not blink properly?
I have two files
blink1.cpp
typedef unsigned char int8_t;
typedef volatile int8_t * volatile port_type;
port_type portB = (port_type) 0x25;
port_type ddrB = (port_type) 0x24;
void delay_500ms()
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Error compiling code for Arduino/Genuino Uno
Arduino: 1.8.6 Hourly Build 2017/10/20 02:33 (Windows 10), Board:
"Arduino/Genuino Uno"
c:\users\hp\desktop\arduino-nightly\hardware\tools\avr\bin../lib/gcc/avr/4.9.2/../../../../avr/bin/ar.exe:...
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How would I include Arduino libraries using AVR-gcc without the IDE?
I am writing my own code for the Arduino Uno. I compile my code with AVR-gcc, and then upload it with AVRdude. I am not using the Arduino software, but I do have it installed and working on my PC. I ...
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Where in datasheet is the warning about unreliability of reading PINxn?
I use atmega32u4 (but believe it applies to all models). Here is the datasheet.
Consider the following C program (I use AVR-GCC 5.4.0):
#include <avr/io.h>
int main(void)
{
PORTB |= 1 <&...
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Understanding the compilation/linking/upload process (so I don't have to use the IDE)
I have started to play with and arduino UNO quite recently (without any prior experience with micro-controllers). I would like to use emacs instead of the IDE, and I'd also like to know what the IDE ...
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avr/io.h No such file or directory error when compiling using avr-gcc
I am trying to use the atmega328p as standalone microchip and program it. I ama using an Arduino Uno as ISP. I have written a simple program to test it however when I try to compile it using
avr-gcc ...
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Error Compiling sketch for Arduino Uno(ld return 1)
I have got an telnet server with esp8266 + SoftwareSerial+ UNO, and here I want to on led with command ON .
will be 1 or 2. It is for recive 1 or 2 numbered pins.
And I extract pin from request with ...
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Timer0 overflow interrupt not working
I try to use the Timer0 of an Arduino Leonardo (ATmega32u) to trigger an interrupt at regular intervals, using plain avr-gcc (not the arduino library). I try to blink the built-in LED as test, but it ...
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Weird assembly output
I was taking a look at the disassembly for a loop of mine that seemed to be taking too long and I found these assembly instructions that I don't understand. Why does it load 0 into r25 and then do two ...
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Compiling code via terminal
How can I compile my code via terminal? I am working on a Chrome app that allows you to write, compile, and upload code to an Arduino, and I need to know this so I can use the command line compiler on ...
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Since double and float represent the same data type (usually), which is preferable?
It looks like on ATMega based boards, float and double are equivalent 32-bit (4-byte) data types.
However, on the Arduino Due, doubles are 64-bit (8-byte) where floats are 32-bit (4-byte), same as ...
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Reading port register and print
I am playing with port registers directly to improve speed on a Arduino micro. I have no problem writing them, like
PORTF &= B11101111
However, when I try to read and print it, things get funny ...
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Does ATMega 328/2560 chips support JTAG-type programmer and hardware debugger?
As stated in www.Arduino.cc FAQ, "Can I use an Arduino board without the Arduino software? Sure. It's just an AVR development board, you can use straight AVR C or C++ (with avr-gcc and avrdude or AVR ...
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compilation error when changing variable from char to String
I have a code with these two lines:
char handshakecode = "S"; // Capital S
char receive;
The lines of code are placed in a separate void, and not setup or loop.
When i change the two variables ...
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AVR-GCC can't call function located on fixed address
I wrote the following code:
#include <avr/io.h>
__attribute__((noinline, section(".app_start"))) void app_start() //app_start section starts at 0xFA0
{
//register_packet_dispatch(...
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avrdude flash issues
I want to burn a hex file to a custom ATmega2560 board. I use this USBasp programmer for flashing (firmware version 1.01) on my Mac OS X 10.12.6 system. All hex files are compiled with avr-gcc (GCC) 4....
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C++ State Machine / Wpmf-convesion
I'm quite a newbie using C ++. I am trying to implement in C ++, the state machine described in this link for C language:
https://barrgroup.com/Embedded-Systems/How-To/Coding-State-Machines.
I have ...
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Weird behavior (Couldn't pull the pin LOW)
I was trying to implement my own code to control a stepper motor on arduino uno, however I noticed that the pins were always HIGH despite what was written to them. I started to erase the code to leave ...
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Running C for arduino
Is there a compiler that I can use to run C on an arduino or any other way so that I can upload C programs to my arduino?
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programming arduino in pure c
I'm trying to flash pure c-code to arduino Mega2560 board from linux using avr-gcc & avrdude. Compilation is done , now trying to flash using avr-dude, getting error as "avrdude: stk500_recv(): ...
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Setting timer3 in CTC mode - conflict with servo library
I would like to set up a timer in order to call a function 800 times per second. I'm using the Arduino Mega and Timer3 with a prescaler of 1024. To choose the prescaler factor I've considered the ...
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How to write makefile-compatible sketches?
I'd like to write my sketches so that I can either build/upload them using the Arduino IDE, or optionally using GCC and a makefile.
I know about including the function declarations at the top, but is ...
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Building mocoLUFA under OSX & Linux
I am attempting to build mocoLUFA under OS X el Capitan 10.11.6.
[Editor: mocoLUFA (MIDI firmware for Arduino Uno)]
I am using the specified LUFA version (LUFA101122) and I have tried building with ...
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Melzi 2.0 Board Firmware Upload problem
I'm trying to flash the repetier Firmware to my Prusa i3 3D Printer, which uses Melzi 2.0 board. I uploaded it successfully 2 days ago with same settings but now is failing always.
@avrdude -p ...
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What are the benfits of global variables over static class members?
On an embedded system we use global variables often to keep dynamic memory consumption on heap and stack low. But global variables are also considered bad programming practice if they aren't used in a ...
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UECIDE: linker error with U8g2 library
This sketch:
#include <SPI.h>
#include <Wire.h>
#include <U8g2lib.h>
// OLED display.
U8G2_SSD1306_128X64_NONAME_1_HW_I2C u8g2(U8G2_R0, /* reset=*/ U8X8_PIN_NONE);
void setup()...
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Volatile variable not updating from timer ISR
I know this is a problem that has come up many times but I can't seem to get this code fragment to update the count variable on an ATMEGA328P. I am using an Arduino Uno as a development board, with ...
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Gratuitious instantiation of `Serial`, why?
Let's take a very simple sketch, any simple one-.ino sketch. Say, just a led blinker like this
void setup()
{
pinMode(LED_BUILTIN, OUTPUT);
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, LOW);
}
void loop()
{
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Is there a preprocessor constant for memory size
I would like my compiles to exclude some code depending upon the flash/program space available. To be used in the demo code of a library I support. Whereas my current solution is to use a #ifdef of ...
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How does the build process in Arduino IDE work for ESP8266
How does the build process for esp8266 work in arduino IDE. Arduino ide uses avr-gcc to compile programs For atmel micro controllers. Does it uses same for compiling programs for esp8266?
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Trouble with Timer 0
I'm taking my first wobbly steps outside the Arduino IDE and I'm not having much success with timers / interrupts. I can set a pin to output and light an LED with registers fine but I cannot for the ...
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Using an Arduino board to program an AVR
I think the arduino board is awesome.
Though I'm not interested in the library and IDE at all...
Is there a way, to use an AVR 328p, as you normally would, on an arduino board?
I like how arduino's ...
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Why serial communication does not work on atmega168/328p?
I expect from the following program serial.c to light the led on if I send key 1 from terminal, and light the led off when I send key 0 from terminal:
#define F_CPU 16000000UL
#define BAUD 9600
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Why does my Arduino IDE hang/crash so often?
I've traditionally used a text editor with avr-gcc and makefiles for working with Arduino boards. I'm now trying to develop projects for the wider Arduino user-base, so I am trying to use the Arduino ...
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