The bootloader should clear the watchdog enable bit, if the fuse hasn't forced it on. This allows sketches to force a reset in software by turning on the watchdog timer and then ignoring it. Very handy if you can't stick your hand where the reset button is. As long as watchdog code is being touched…

Bootloader should clear the watchdog enable bit

system June 1, 2008, 12:18am 4

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