Unable to upload code from Mac to RA+ after using USB power

abhishekdasgupta · Post by **abhishekdasgupta** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:41 pm

Hi,

I have been using my RA+ for the last 2 years always with the USB - TTL cable. Now that the cable tore off, I got a USB power cable .
With USB power cable, I do not get the option of /dev/tty.USB port that I used to with my USB-TTL cable.

Without that port being set , am not able to upload code from Arduino to RA+ as it goes into timeout .

I tried to install ReefAngel Arduino for Windows 10 but thats even worse as it clearly asks for USB-TTL connection and not USB power cable .

How do I make Reefangel work with this new USB Power cable ?

Regards,
Abhishek

abhishekdasgupta · Post by **abhishekdasgupta** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 6:07 am

Should I just go back to using USB TTL ? Where can I buy a usb ttl cable as mine was damaged ?
Please any help will be appreciated .

lnevo · Post by **lnevo** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:30 am

You definitely need the right cable. The RA does not get power from that port, just serial.

You should contact Roberto for a replacement. The ones I see on ebay have usb serial dongles attached which I don't think is necessary.

Your other alternative is to upgrade to the RA Cloud Wifi module if they're available still. That would let you program over the internet and without disconnecting.

rimai · Post by **rimai** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:56 am

He meant bluetooth attachment, but I don't have them anymore.
You can get the usb-ttl cable on the webstore.

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