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With or without bootloader hex

shaissshaiss
in Repetier-Firmware
I've exported my fws hex file but Arduino created two. One with the bootloader and one without. I'd think I'd want the one with so I can still use the mega with the Arduino ide in the future.

Screenshot @ https://goo.gl/photos/T73DLFVnH69vrs4F6

Any ideas?

Comments

  • RepetierRepetier
    No, you use the one without bootloader. Not sure why they now offer one with both. Maybe to make a complete installation for systems not prepared before. Bootload is at top of memory and does not get overwritten. With correct config it is even write protected and you need a isp to burn bootloader.
  • shaissshaiss
    @Repetier thank you for the response! Might be worth adding this note to the end of the configurator tool. I've seen lots of confusion on this in various places.
  • RepetierRepetier
    I wonder when arduino started doing that. Just checked 1.6.10 and they d it but I'm quite sure they didn't in the past.
    Maybe the uploader is more appropriate for the hint. Users only read if they have a problem and at downloading it is no problem.
  • shaissshaiss
    confirmed the without bootloader works as expected.  thank you!
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