Sorry I do not have a R4 but I do use Linux Mint. As I understand it your problem the Linux Protection system is preventing stopping you. For this to work you must be a member of the dialout group. This is what I have found that may help.
Setting Up Arduino IDE on Linux: Tips and Troubleshooting
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Check User Groups:
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If not, add your user to the necessary groups using the following commands (replace
yourUserNamewith your actual username):bash Copy code sudo usermod -a -G tty yourUserName sudo usermod -a -G dialout yourUserName -
Log off and log back in for the changes to take effect. This step is crucial.
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Additional Group Configuration (for IDE 2.2 and similar):
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Run these commands to ensure your user has the required permissions:
bash Copy code sudo groupadd plugdev sudo groupadd dialout sudo usermod -a -G tty $1 sudo usermod -a -G dialout $1 sudo usermod -a -G uucp $1 sudo usermod -a -G plugdev $1
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Troubleshoot Connection with dmesg:
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Disconnect your Arduino board.
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dmesg -wto start monitoring system messages. The program will not close automatically. -
Connect the board and observe the output for any changes related to your device.
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Stop
dmesg -wusingCtrl+C.
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List Devices:
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Navigate to the
/devdirectory and list the devices using:bash Copy code cd /dev ls -l -
Check if your device (e.g.,
/dev/ttyUSB0) appears correctly.
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BRLTTY Conflicts:
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If you see references to
BRLTTYin thedmesgoutput, it can interfere with serial communication. You can uninstall it or create udev rules to disable it:bash Copy code sudo apt-get purge --auto-remove brltty or sudo apt-get remove brltty -
You may find more guidance on disabling BRLTTY by searching the Arduino forum.
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Helpful Links:
These steps and resources should help you troubleshoot and set up your Arduino IDE on Linux effectively. If you encounter further issues, feel free to ask for more assistance!