I am a novice attempting to work with Ardunio Lilypad ATMega32u4 for an e-textiles project. I am having trouble getting the lilypad set up and programmed. I read that there is known problem with finding the port for this lilypad on newer macs amazon review. I am using a Macbook Pro, early 2015 running OS X Version 10.11.6. I will outline the steps I have taken and things I have tried below. I'm hoping someone can help me as my serial ports are still not showing up in the Arduino software.
The lilypad I purchased has a direct connection from the board to the USB. It does not require and FTDI board to connect to USB. When I try to find the directions for getting started on the Arduino website for this exact board, I am directed to a [deadlink on the lilypad website].
Instead I followed the directions on this page assuming they would be similar.
I downloaded the arduino environment, installed it, and connected the lilypad through my usb port. When I go to choose my board the "Lilypad ATMega32u4" is not an option. I have checked the boards manager but it does not appear to be a choice. I have seen this board also refereed to as "Lilypad Arduino USB" on the lilypad cite, and that is a choice, so I selected it.
When I go to choose my port, "Serial Port" is greyed out and no ports show up except the "/dev/cu/Bluetooth-Incoming-Port". I have attempted to program using this port, but I do not think it is the port my Lilypad is plugged into, since I'm running errors, and using a USB cord, not Bluetooth.
The programmer I have selected is the "AVRISP mkll" as it was automatically selected when I opened the program. I may need to change this, but I have no knowledge of which programmer to use.
I tried downloading the FTDI Driver software even though I am not using an FTDI Driver, just in case. I restarted the computer and tried again. This changed nothing.
I opened the "Blink" Example as instructed and attempted to upload the program to my lilypad with these settings.
I have copied the error message in full, verbose detail and will share if it if anyone thinks it will be useful. The short version of the error reads as follows:
"Programmer is not responding. Problem uploading to board. See Arduino Troubleshooting for suggestions."
I scrolled through the Troubleshooting page, and found a section titled "Why doesn't my board show in the Tools | Serial Port menu ?". I don't see any new solutions (many are about downloading/updating the FTDI Driver software, which I have done) or solutions applicable to my situation.
Please send any thoughts, suggestions or troubleshooting advice. I have tried everything I have found/understand.