arduino / arduino/Arduino

Serial Port dropdown - simpler handling multiple Arduinos / serial ports

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feature request
Dominant language
Java
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Description

I have a suggestion to improove work with several Arduinos: It is very cumbersome to change the serial port via the menu. A small dropdown list with the available serial ports next to the Serial Monitor button would be a great relief.

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Research direction

No files or tests are named. Start by inspecting the Arduino IDE 1.x serial-port menu and the Serial Monitor button, then trace how available ports and the active port are handled. Done means a nearby dropdown exposes available serial ports and selecting one changes the active port for multiple Arduinos.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
desktop, embedded-iot
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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