Can't upload sketch for MFRC522

cool_cat3275 · July 24, 2024, 1:45am

I went to upload my sketch (see below) for the MFRC522 to the UNO R3 on my chromeOS chromebook but I keep getting these error messages.

ERROR CODE

/usr/local/bin/arduino-cli compile --fqbn arduino:avr:uno --build-cache-path /tmp --output-dir /tmp/2226048840/build --build-path /tmp/arduino-build-DC19FE70F4113185265B477A0A61F183 --library /mnt/create-efs/webide/65/e5/65e523c25be7ae3682a5232c0d63e290:cool_cat3275/libraries_v2/MFRC522 /tmp/2226048840/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-

/tmp/ccSpl5kV.ltrans0.ltrans.o: In function global constructors keyed to 65535_0_rfid_read_personal_data__UPDATED_.ino.cpp.o.1828': <artificial>:(.text.startup+0x60): undefined reference to MFRC522::MFRC522(unsigned char, unsigned char)'
/tmp/ccSpl5kV.ltrans0.ltrans.o: In function setup': /tmp/2226048840/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-.ino:40: undefined reference to MFRC522::PCD_Init()'
/tmp/ccSpl5kV.ltrans0.ltrans.o: In function loop': /tmp/2226048840/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-.ino:59: undefined reference to MFRC522::PICC_IsNewCardPresent()'
/tmp/2226048840/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-.ino:64: undefined reference to MFRC522::PICC_ReadCardSerial()' /tmp/2226048840/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-.ino:72: undefined reference to MFRC522::PICC_DumpDetailsToSerial(MFRC522::Uid*)'
/tmp/2226048840/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-.ino:85: undefined reference to MFRC522::PCD_Authenticate(unsigned char, unsigned char, MFRC522::MIFARE_Key*, MFRC522::Uid*)' /tmp/2226048840/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-.ino:92: undefined reference to MFRC522::MIFARE_Read(unsigned char, unsigned char*, unsigned char*)'
/tmp/2226048840/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-.ino:114: undefined reference to MFRC522::PCD_Authenticate(unsigned char, unsigned char, MFRC522::MIFARE_Key*, MFRC522::Uid*)' /tmp/2226048840/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-.ino:121: undefined reference to MFRC522::MIFARE_Read(unsigned char, unsigned char*, unsigned char*)'
/tmp/2226048840/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-.ino:141: undefined reference to MFRC522::PCD_Authenticate(unsigned char, unsigned char, MFRC522::MIFARE_Key*, MFRC522::Uid*)' /tmp/2226048840/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-.ino:148: undefined reference to MFRC522::MIFARE_Read(unsigned char, unsigned char*, unsigned char*)'
/tmp/2226048840/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-.ino:151: undefined reference to MFRC522::GetStatusCodeName(MFRC522::StatusCode)' /tmp/2226048840/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-.ino:172: undefined reference to MFRC522::PICC_HaltA()'
/tmp/2226048840/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-.ino:173: undefined reference to `MFRC522::PCD_StopCrypto1()'
collect2: error: ld returned 1 exit status
Multiple libraries were found for "SPI.h"
Used: /home/builder/.arduino15/packages/arduino/hardware/avr/1.8.6/libraries/SPI
Not used: /home/builder/opt/libraries/eventethernet_1_0_0
Multiple libraries were found for "MFRC522.h"
Used: /mnt/create-efs/webide/65/e5/65e523c25be7ae3682a5232c0d63e290:cool_cat3275/libraries_v2/MFRC522
Not used: /home/builder/opt/libraries/mfrc522_pn512_1_4_12
Not used: /home/builder/opt/libraries/mfrc522_spi_i2c_uart_async_1_5_1
Not used: /home/builder/opt/libraries/mfrc522_1_4_11
Error during build: exit status 1

Code

#include <MFRC522.h>
#include <MFRC522Extended.h>
#include <deprecated.h>
#include <require_cpp11.h>

/*

Initial Author: ryand1011 (ryand1011 (Ryan Diaz) · GitHub)
Reads data written by a program such as "rfid_write_personal_data.ino"
See: rfid/examples/rfid_write_personal_data at master · miguelbalboa/rfid · GitHub
Uses MIFARE RFID card using RFID-RC522 reader
Uses MFRC522 - Library

        MFRC522      Arduino       Arduino   Arduino    Arduino          Arduino

        Reader/PCD   Uno/101       Mega      Nano v3    Leonardo/Micro   Pro Micro

Signal Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin
RST/Reset RST 9 5 D9 RESET/ICSP-5 RST
SPI SS SDA(SS) 10 53 D10 10 10
SPI MOSI MOSI 11 / ICSP-4 51 D11 ICSP-4 16
SPI MISO MISO 12 / ICSP-1 50 D12 ICSP-1 14
SPI SCK SCK 13 / ICSP-3 52 D13 ICSP-3 15
More pin layouts for other boards can be found here: GitHub - miguelbalboa/rfid: Arduino RFID Library for MFRC522
*/

#include <SPI.h>

int RST_PIN = 9; // Configurable, see typical pin layout above
int SS_PIN = 10; // Configurable, see typical pin layout above

MFRC522 mfrc522(SS_PIN, RST_PIN); // Create MFRC522 instance

//*****************************************************************************************//
void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600); // Initialize serial communications with the PC
SPI.begin(); // Init SPI bus
mfrc522.PCD_Init(); // Init MFRC522 card
Serial.println(F("Read personal data on a MIFARE PICC:")); //shows in serial that it is ready to read
}

//*****************************************************************************************//
void loop() {

// Prepare key - all keys are set to FFFFFFFFFFFFh at chip delivery from the factory.
MFRC522::MIFARE_Key key;
for (byte i = 0; i < 6; i++) key.keyByte[i] = 0xFF;

//some variables we need
byte block;
byte len;
MFRC522::StatusCode status;

//-------------------------------------------

// Reset the loop if no new card present on the sensor/reader. This saves the entire process when idle.
if ( ! mfrc522.PICC_IsNewCardPresent()) {
return;
}

// Select one of the cards
if ( ! mfrc522.PICC_ReadCardSerial()) {
return;
}

Serial.println(F("Card Detected:"));

//-------------------------------------------

mfrc522.PICC_DumpDetailsToSerial(&(mfrc522.uid)); //dump some details about the card

//mfrc522.PICC_DumpToSerial(&(mfrc522.uid)); //uncomment this to see all blocks in hex

//-------------------------------------------
Serial.print(F("Name: "));

byte buffer1[18];

block = 4;
len = 18;

//------------------------------------------- GET FIRST NAME
status = mfrc522.PCD_Authenticate(MFRC522::PICC_CMD_MF_AUTH_KEY_A, 4, &key, &(mfrc522.uid)); //line 834 of MFRC522.cpp file
if (status != MFRC522::STATUS_OK) {
Serial.print(F("Authentication failed: "));
Serial.println(mfrc522.GetStatusCodeName(status));
return;
}

status = mfrc522.MIFARE_Read(block, buffer1, &len);
if (status != MFRC522::STATUS_OK) {
Serial.print(F("Reading failed: "));
Serial.println(mfrc522.GetStatusCodeName(status));
return;
}

//PRINT FIRST NAME
for (uint8_t i = 0; i < 16; i++)
{
if (buffer1[i] != 32)
{
Serial.write(buffer1[i]);
}
}
Serial.print(" ");

//---------------------------------------- GET LAST NAME

byte buffer2[18];
block = 1;

status = mfrc522.PCD_Authenticate(MFRC522::PICC_CMD_MF_AUTH_KEY_A, 1, &key, &mfrc522.uid); //line 834
if (status != MFRC522::STATUS_OK) {
Serial.print(F("Authentication failed: "));
Serial.println(mfrc522.GetStatusCodeName(status));
return;
}

status = mfrc522.MIFARE_Read(block, buffer2, &len);
if (status != MFRC522::STATUS_OK) {
Serial.print(F("Reading failed: "));
Serial.println(mfrc522.GetStatusCodeName(status));
return;
}

//PRINT LAST NAME
for (uint8_t i = 0; i < 16; i++) {
Serial.write(buffer2[i] );
}

Serial.print("\n");

byte buffer3[18];

block = 5;
len = 18;

//------------------------------------------- GET AGE
status = mfrc522.PCD_Authenticate(MFRC522::PICC_CMD_MF_AUTH_KEY_A, 4, &key, &(mfrc522.uid)); //line 834 of MFRC522.cpp file
if (status != MFRC522::STATUS_OK) {
Serial.print(F("Authentication failed: "));
Serial.println(mfrc522.GetStatusCodeName(status));
return;
}

status = mfrc522.MIFARE_Read(block, buffer3, &len);
if (status != MFRC522::STATUS_OK) {
Serial.print(F("Reading failed: "));
Serial.println(mfrc522.GetStatusCodeName(status));
return;
}

//PRINT AGE
for (uint8_t i = 0; i < 16; i++)
{
if (buffer3[i] != 32)
{
Serial.write(buffer3[i]);
}
}
Serial.print(" ");

//----------------------------------------

//----------------------------------------
Serial.println(F("\nEnd Reading\n"));

delay(1000); //change value if you want to read cards faster

mfrc522.PICC_HaltA();
mfrc522.PCD_StopCrypto1();
}
//*****************************************************************************************//

I'm sorry but I can't print it in code format.

AresXT · July 24, 2024, 4:46am

I think the issue is due to wrong library .It shows multiple library for MFRC522 .Use this Library and remove the duplicate ones if you don't need other

cool_cat3275 · July 24, 2024, 4:48am

I use the cloud editor so there are no duplicates and if there is I can't delete them.

AresXT · July 24, 2024, 5:04am

The code compiles fine in IDE .Check the settings in cloud editor

cool_cat3275 · July 24, 2024, 5:11am

The cloud editor has THOUSANDS of preloaded librarys. Therefore, it finds multiple.
BTW, It is not a library problem. If you have a problem in your code ex. missing semicolin. It gives you the library error with a bunch of other errors regarding variables not defined. So there is probably ONE ERROR disgised as 1,000 errors.

AresXT · July 24, 2024, 5:11am

By the way which editor do you use .I tried with Arduino cloud it worked fine with me

cool_cat3275 · July 24, 2024, 5:15am

https://app.arduino.cc/sketches/fdcfc7e0-eefc-4f7f-95b7-39a7bc9da4dd?view-mode=preview

AresXT · July 24, 2024, 5:16am

/usr/local/bin/arduino-cli compile --fqbn arduino:avr:uno --build-cache-path /tmp --output-dir /tmp/2824457128/build --build-path /tmp/arduino-build-82B4B8338FC9BEEA456CDF5F8F3A7DEE  /tmp/2824457128/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-_copy-1
[info] Sketch uses 6796 bytes (21%) of program storage space. Maximum is 32256 bytes.
[info] Global variables use 281 bytes (13%) of dynamic memory, leaving 1767 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2048 bytes.

This is the output i am getting

/usr/local/bin/arduino-cli compile --fqbn arduino:avr:uno --build-cache-path /tmp --output-dir /tmp/3584149668/build --build-path /tmp/arduino-build-82B4B8338FC9BEEA456CDF5F8F3A7DEE  /tmp/3584149668/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-_copy-1
[info] Sketch uses 6796 bytes (21%) of program storage space. Maximum is 32256 bytes.
[info] Global variables use 281 bytes (13%) of dynamic memory, leaving 1767 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2048 bytes.

Flashing with command:C:/Users/user/.arduino-create/arduino/avrdude/6.3.0-arduino17/bin/avrdude.exe -CC:/Users/user/.arduino-create/arduino/avrdude/6.3.0-arduino17/etc/avrdude.conf -v -patmega328p -carduino -PCOM3 -b115200 -D -Uflash:w:C:/Users/user/AppData/Local/Temp/arduino-create-agent992079312/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-_copy-1.hex:i

avrdude: Version 6.3-20190619
         Copyright (c) 2000-2005 Brian Dean, http://www.bdmicro.com/
         Copyright (c) 2007-2014 Joerg Wunsch

         System wide configuration file is "C:/Users/user/.arduino-create/arduino/avrdude/6.3.0-arduino17/etc/avrdude.conf"

         Using Port                    : COM3
         Using Programmer              : arduino
         Overriding Baud Rate          : 115200
         AVR Part                      : ATmega328P
         Chip Erase delay              : 9000 us
         PAGEL                         : PD7
         BS2                           : PC2
         RESET disposition             : dedicated
         RETRY pulse                   : SCK
         serial program mode           : yes
         parallel program mode         : yes
         Timeout                       : 200
         StabDelay                     : 100
         CmdexeDelay                   : 25
         SyncLoops                     : 32
         ByteDelay                     : 0
         PollIndex                     : 3
         PollValue                     : 0x53
         Memory Detail                 :

                                  Block Poll               Page                       Polled
           Memory Type Mode Delay Size  Indx Paged  Size   Size #Pages MinW  MaxW   ReadBack
           ----------- ---- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ---- ------ ----- ----- ---------
           eeprom        65    20     4    0 no       1024    4      0  3600  3600 0xff 0xff
           flash         65     6   128    0 yes     32768  128    256  4500  4500 0xff 0xff
           lfuse          0     0     0    0 no          1    0      0  4500  4500 0x00 0x00
           hfuse          0     0     0    0 no          1    0      0  4500  4500 0x00 0x00
           efuse          0     0     0    0 no          1    0      0  4500  4500 0x00 0x00
           lock           0     0     0    0 no          1    0      0  4500  4500 0x00 0x00
           calibration    0     0     0    0 no          1    0      0     0     0 0x00 0x00
           signature      0     0     0    0 no          3    0      0     0     0 0x00 0x00

         Programmer Type : Arduino
         Description     : Arduino
         Hardware Version: 3
         Firmware Version: 4.4
         Vtarget         : 0.3 V
         Varef           : 0.3 V
         Oscillator      : 28.800 kHz
         SCK period      : 3.3 us

avrdude: AVR device initialized and ready to accept instructions

Reading | ################################################## | 100% 0.00s

avrdude: Device signature = 0x1e950f (probably m328p)
avrdude: safemode: lfuse reads as 0
avrdude: safemode: hfuse reads as 0
avrdude: safemode: efuse reads as 0
avrdude: reading input file "C:/Users/user/AppData/Local/Temp/arduino-create-agent992079312/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-_copy-1.hex"
avrdude: writing flash (6796 bytes):

Writing | ################################################## | 100% 0.95s

avrdude: 6796 bytes of flash written
avrdude: verifying flash memory against C:/Users/user/AppData/Local/Temp/arduino-create-agent992079312/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-_copy-1.hex:
avrdude: load data flash data from input file C:/Users/user/AppData/Local/Temp/arduino-create-agent992079312/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-_copy-1.hex:
avrdude: input file C:/Users/user/AppData/Local/Temp/arduino-create-agent992079312/rfid_read_personal_data_-UPDATED-_copy-1.hex contains 6796 bytes
avrdude: reading on-chip flash data:

Reading | ################################################## | 100% 0.71s

avrdude: verifying ...
avrdude: 6796 bytes of flash verified

avrdude: safemode: lfuse reads as 0
avrdude: safemode: hfuse reads as 0
avrdude: safemode: efuse reads as 0
avrdude: safemode: Fuses OK (E:00, H:00, L:00)

avrdude done.  Thank you.

Ok

After upload

AresXT · July 24, 2024, 5:20am

Did you add any custom libraries to the cloud can you check

cool_cat3275 · July 24, 2024, 5:27am

...

I have one with the exact same name and when I deleted it it worked. Thanks @AresXT

AresXT · July 24, 2024, 5:29am

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