So, I am programming my ATmega32p IC,s with my USBasp. Processor set to 5v Pro Mini and all has been well for a good few weeks.
All of a sudden mid programming today...
Sketch uses 936 bytes (3%) of program storage space. Maximum is 30720 bytes.
Global variables use 9 bytes (0%) of dynamic memory, leaving 2039 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2048 bytes.
avrdude: Warning: cannot query manufacturer for device: No such file or directory
avrdude: Warning: cannot query product for device: Broken pipe
avrdude: error: could not find USB device with vid=0x16c0 pid=0x5dc vendor='www.fischl.de' product='USBasp'
avrdude: error: could not find USB device with vid=0x16c0 pid=0x5dc vendor='www.fischl.de' product='USBasp'
WHY do Arduinos have to be such hard work. It broke for no apparent reason.
No reboot, no anything. Tried CH340 drivers, USBasp is in device manager, there was no reboot.... it just suddenly died.
Nothing I try seems to get it back online. I just don't get it.
Doesn't load blink now to 3 other boards that I know work (they are programmed and finished).
Any ideas?