Skip to main content

FAQ

Q: After downloading a program to the module, when trying to download again, sometimes it fails to connect to the serial port or the flashing fails?
  • You can press and hold the BOOT button to power on again, and the module can enter the download mode at this time, which can solve most of the problems that cannot be downloaded.
Q: Failed to set up the VSCode environment?
  • First consider the network issue, try switching to another network.
Q: Error when compiling an Arduino program?
  • Check if the Arduino IDE -> Tools is properly configured.
Q: The first program compilation is extremely slow. How to handle it?
  • It's normal for the first compilation to be slow, just wait patiently.
Q: What should I do if I can't find the AppData folder?
  1. Some AppData folders are hidden by default and can be set to be displayed.
  2. English system: Explorer->View->Check "Hidden items".
  3. Chinese system: File Explorer -> View -> Display -> Check "Hidden Items".
Q: How can I check which COM port I am using?

Windows System:

  1. Through Device Manager: Press the Windows + R keys to open the "Run" dialog box; input devmgmt.msc and press Enter to open the Device Manager; expand the "Ports (COM and LPT)" section, where all COM ports and their current statuses will be listed.
  2. Using Command Prompt: Open the Command Prompt (CMD), enter the mode command, which will display status information for all COM ports.
  3. Check the hardware connection: If an external device is already connected to a COM port, the device typically occupies a port number. You can determine which port is being used by checking the connected hardware.

Linux System:

  1. Use the dmesg command: Open the terminal.
  2. Use the ls command: Type ls /dev/ttyS* or ls /dev/ttyUSB* to list all serial devices.
  3. Use the setserial command: Type setserial -g /dev/ttyS* to view configuration information for all serial devices.
Q: How to use SquareLine Studio to design interfaces?