serial port problems
We have the following setup:
- MacMini mid 2007 with os 10.7.5 and Java 6
- Arduino Mega 2560
We have problems with the Arduino IDE as well as with Max/MSP accessing the Arduino.
In the IDE, under Tools > Serial Port, we only have Modem-Bluetooth and Modem-PDA.
In System Information >: System Report > USB, the Arduino is listed as one of the available devices.
We tried changing cables and swapping ports, so far without success.
Does anyone have any suggestions what to try next to solve this?
Thanks in advance!
Did you install the right FTDI driver?
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Yes I have it, and it is up to date, but FTDI was used in older arduino like duemilanove ets.
I am using newer arduino mega with atmel usb chip for communication.
I also have reinstalled firmware of this chip, but without success. Some times it works, sometimes not...?
I don't know where to search for the problem.
I tried with newer mac mini and I noticed strange behavior. When I print available ports in Max/MSP console some times arduino was found on port a, but some times it's on c.
Any ideas?