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Added troubleshooting tip #1 to readme
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@@ -24,3 +24,13 @@ note, test.py called pi_program.sh to actually begin programming.
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note, test.py also checks for MEDIA drives plugged into the USB ports of the Raspi. If there is a HEX file on the MEDIA drive (any name, it just has to have the ".hex" extension) it will copy it in and use that for programming.
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KEYWORDS: RASPI PROGRAMMER
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## Troubleshooting Tips:
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1) USB port issues. If you are having trouble with com port enumeration. That is, you are plugging in something like an FTDI serial basic, and the Raspi will not recognize it. This may be fixed by using one of SparkFun Cerberus USB hub cables. We found that after plugging in 20+ FTDI basics into a pi, then it stops recognizing the devices. But if you use a hub (like the cerberus) inbetween the pi USB and the serial bridge IC, then it always pops up as "/dev/ttyUSB0" for 1000s of boards in a row. Wahoo!
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![SparkFun Cerberus USB Cable](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/r/92-92/assets/parts/8/5/3/9/12016-01.jpg)
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[SparkFun Cerberus USB Cable](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12016)
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