arduino / arduino/Arduino

1.8.8 Arduino IDE Windows Installer drops avrdude.conf in incorrect directory

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Architecture: AVR Component: Uploading Type: Bug
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Description

While attempting to upload a sketch, Blink, the configuration file for avrdude is not found.

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Research direction

Reproduce the Blink upload failure with the 1.8.8 Arduino IDE Windows installer and inspect where it places avrdude.conf. Confirm the configuration file is in the directory used during upload and that the Blink sketch uploads successfully; the issue names no source file or test to begin with.

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Assessment

Domain
build-system, embedded-iot
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
28/100

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