arduino / arduino/Arduino

Selecting networked Arduino should select matching board type

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Description

When I select a network port from the Tools -> Port menu, then it would be nice if the corresponding board type would automatically get sected.

The Arduino is broadcasting its board type in the Zeroconf `TXT` record, so why not use it?

![screenshot](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/2480569/13033086/19a877e8-d30a-11e5-8a00-300136ac3c1a.png)

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Research direction

Start by tracing the Tools -> Port selection flow in the Arduino IDE and how network-port Zeroconf TXT records are read. The change is complete when selecting a network port automatically selects the matching board type; the issue does not name a specific file or test.

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Assessment

Tech stack
arduino, java
Domain
desktop, networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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