I cannot upload to my nano.i run blinky on the uno no problem, but the nano has no com port assigned? how do I get a port for the nano please ?
What USB to serial chip is on the Nano? Maybe it needs a driver?
As you're referring to com port, I assume that you're using Windows. In which case check device manager and see what it says when you connect the Arduino. If nothing happens, you might be using a charge-only cable. If you get (new) yellow triangles, I agree with groundfungus that this is probably a missing driver.
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Be accurate with details when posting questions. In this case
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which version OS
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which version IDE
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original Nano or cheap clone