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avrdude: ser_open(): can't open device "/dev/ttyACM0": Device or resource busy


I am Linux Mint user.I am dealing with Arduino Yun.I am compiling Arduino program.After that I am uploading to Arduino Yun.Then I get these error.Can you help me?


Solution

  • you first need to make sure you have the correct read/write rights, as described here, esentially enter following commands:

    $ sudo adduser <username> dialout
    $ sudo chmod a+rw /dev/ttyACM0
    

    the '/dev/ttyACM0' is the port your arduino is connected to, it should be listed in the /dev folder of your root.

    second: after you have identified which port the arduino is connected to and you have set the correct rights for this port, you need to run following command. I am not sure what it does, I am not sure if it's really needed, but it made the uploads work for me on several occasions

    $ sudo udevadm trigger
    

    found this command here: http://starter-kit.nettigo.eu/2015/serial-port-busy-for-avrdude-on-ubuntu-with-arduino-leonardo-eth/

    and third, you will find the upload sometimes a challenge of timing and luck. Keep pressing the reset (sometimes twice very consecutively) and meanwhile press the upload button of your arduino sketch. At certain moment, it will work. I had more luck when constantly changing small pieces in the code, so when I pushed 'upload', it had to compile the code first.

    https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Troubleshooting#upload

    on some computers, you may need to push teh reset button

    I have never messed with the bootloader, nor with ICSP pins and such (luckily)

    Also have a look on the Arduino forum or on the link provide by yourself