Arduino Pro Mini 328 + Maxuino + MaxMSP [solved]

Forum 2005-2010 (read only) Hardware Interfacing
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Hi,

The strangest thing happened; I was using Maxuino 007 to let my Arduino communicate with MaxMSP for weeks, while last week it stopped working. Now I am trying to get it working again.

I am using

  • Firmata 2.1
  • MaxMSP 5.13, running arduino_test.maxpat
  • Maxuino 007
  • Arduino 0018
  • MacBook with OS x Snow leopard.
  • Arduino Pro Mini, ATmega328

I uploaded StandardFirmata to the arduino pro mini, closed Arduino 0018, and started arduino_test.maxpat. The arduino is recognized in the patch, but neither the inputs or the outputs are working.

The tx led on the Arduino Serial USB Board is blinking when I start the metro-blink-all-digitalout-thingie in arduino_test.maxpat. However led13 is not blinking.

The arduino is still capable of commicating in general; I can upload blinkled, and I can monitor serial communication in Arduino 0018.

I am using a Diecimila as well, works like a charm using firmata 2.1 and maxuino 007. If I upload the same firmata to the pro mini, neither the inputs or outputs work. Is there perhaps a problem with firmata and the arduino pro mini?

I already tried

  • Using a different Arduino Pro Mini, ATmega328; same problems.
  • following step by step the tutorial at http://www.soundplusdesign.com/?cat=104
  • I tried Maxuino 008 as well, but get the following error: serial: specified port not available.
  • Firmata version from Pd Objectclasses, same problems
  • Sensor box, does not work either

I would really appreciate any help or advice!

Regards,

Jaap

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Wow. It works :). I should have selected Arduino Duemilanove or Nano w/ ATmega328 instead of Arduino Pro or Pro Mini (3,3V, 8 mHz) w/ ATmega328, in the Arduino/Tools/Board menu, since I have the 5V edition. Argh. Hope this post prevents someone from having the frustration I felt this morning :wink:

Maybe its a good idea to mention the Arduino Pro or Pro Mini 5V in the Board drop down menu.