submitted 8 months ago by ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/meshtastic@mander.xyz

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I just got my Heltec V4 today, but after a few hours of trying I simply cannot flash meshtactic on it. I've only tried v2.7.x versions.

I consistently get "NetworkError: Failed to execute 'open' on 'SerialPort': Failed to open serial port"

I've tried all combinations mentioned in this thread but nothing seems to work.

I am on Linux mint, I've tried both chromium and chrome, I've tried different usb-cables (both A-C and C-C, all with verified data connections)

I can see the device with lsusb as "Espressif USB JTAG/serial debug unit"

Anyone know where I need to look for a solution? This has been a seriously shitty start to my meshtastic adventure.

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[-] random_character_a@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

I gotta try this. I haven't been able to webflash any of my Heltec V3 boards on my raspberry pi 400 for some time now.

esptool was worked fine instead, so I haven't tried to troubleshoot it.

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