I have a strange question. Is there any way to introduce a delay between pressing upload button in IDE and actual upload starting?
I'm using ISP programmer and pogo pins jig so both of my hands are occupied during upload phase. I literally had to click mouse with my chin or nose 
I realize I can probably use batch file and avrdude directly but it's more convenient for me to work with Arduino IDE...
Why not use a ZIF socket instead of your Pogo pins?
Henry_Best:
Why not use a ZIF socket instead of your Pogo pins?
Not sure I understand. My PCB has SMD components it. It does not have ZIF socket and never will, just a really small 6 pin ISP pads...
In the IDE, File:Preferences, turn on Verbose Outputs.
The stuff scrolling by during the compile time should give you enough time to grab your hardware and be ready when the upload part starts.
CrossRoads:
In the IDE, File:Preferences, turn on Verbose Outputs.The stuff scrolling by during the compile time should give you enough time to grab your hardware and be ready when the upload part starts.
Great idea! Thanks!