I have a specific need to use Atmel Studio for various projects using an Arduino.
I'm easily able to program the same Ardunio using the Arduino compiler from this site, so I know its hooked up correctly and functions.
I followed this video tutorial and installed Atmel Studio 6.2
I made the adjustments for the Mega 2560. (see below).
-CC:\Users\Walter\Documents\Arduino\libraries\BIN\avrdude.conf -patmega2560 -cwiring -P\.\COM10 -b115200 -Uflash:w:"$(ProjectDir)Debug$(ItemFileName).hex":i
I am able to compile/build a solution (the sample blinking LED program)
I used the External Program created (in the video) to upload the program to the Arduino and the TX/RX LEDs show the program is transferring.
The problem is, nothing seems to happen after this. the program doesn't seem to be running.
One thing I noticed was on the tool bar above it shows the processor as an ATmega328p instead of the
ATmega2560 which is what is used by the Arduino. I've tried to change it to the appropriate MCU but it won't load. I don't know if this is the problem or not.
I've ordered an Uno and see if changing the Arduino will fix the problem.
Any suggestions on fixing the Atmel Studio problem would be appreciated.
thanks in advance.