ATMEL-ICE programmer not seen on "Programmer port" menu

[andeug]

Hi,


I have the ATmel ICE programmer, but I don't know how to get it to work with Flowcode.

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Do you know what I need to do in order to configure it properly? By default, it does not appear in the Device Manager/Ports (COM/LPT) section, but it can be accessed via a dedicated option called "Microchip Tools". Since there is no option for my programmer, I suggest that the MatrixTSL development team add it configured properly so I won't have to tweak the existing settings.

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Regards,
Andreas

[chipfryer27]

Hi

Are you using an E-block programmer supplied by Matrix or a third-party one?

Regards

[andeug]

I am using the ATMEL-ICE programmer, Microchip's official programmer.

[chipfryer27]

Hi

Not used one but if the board isn't recognised by Windows I'd start there to find out why. A quick search suggests cable issues, not using a USB2.0 port (USB3.0 / hubs may not supply enough power) and driver issues.

Regards

[andeug]

I can see the programmer in Device Manager, and I have the latest drivers. See the first captured screenshot.
My problem is that I cannot see the programmer inside Flowcode, and I do not know how to configure it.

[chipfryer27]

Hi

You have only given details of compiler in your screenshot, what is under Programmer? Is that set correctly?

Regards

[andeug]

Now I saw it... Which compiler should I choose for my programmer? And which programmer shall I use?
By default, when I was working with Arduino Nano, the AVRdude was the compiler.

[chipfryer27]

Hi

I asssume you have downloaded the correct compiler for your chip from the FC website?

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Although I have the compilers installed I don't have any external programmer for the targets, but these are my default settings which may or may not be of use.

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Location is C:\ProgramData\MatrixTSL\FlowcodeV11\FCD\AVR\batchfiles (ProgramData is hidden by default)

Regards

[Steve-Matrix]

I've done a quick internet search and this link holds some useful info:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/microcont ... atmel-ice/

The utility "atprogram" appears to have the necessary command line switches to allow Flowcode to use it as a programmer. That post also indicates that avrdude can be used.

If you look at the inbuilt programmer options within Flowcode, you should be able to see how a 3rd party programmer tool can be used. We often use our own batch files, or you could try calling atprogram/avrdude directly.