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Arduino Nano Bootloader ICSP (In-Circuit Serial Programming) Connection

The Arduino Nano is typically programmed using the bootloader over the USB connection, but in certain situations, you may need to reprogram or recover the bootloader. This can be done using the ICSP (In-Circuit Serial Programming) interface. ICSP is used to directly communicate with the microcontroller (ATmega328P) on the Nano and program it without using the bootloader or USB connection.

Why Use ICSP for Arduino Nano?

• Bootloader Corruption: If the bootloader gets corrupted or erased, the Nano may no longer be able to receive new code via the USB connection. ICSP can be used to reprogram the bootloader.
• Direct Programming: It allows you to program the ATmega328P directly, bypassing the bootloader.
• Speed: ICSP programming can be faster compared to using the bootloader via serial communication.

ICSP Pinout for Arduino Nano

The Arduino Nano doesn't have the standard 6-pin ICSP header like some other Arduino boards (e.g., Arduino Uno). However, you can still access the necessary pins for ICSP programming through the following connections:

 

Pin on Nano	ICSP Pin
Pin 13 (SCK)	Pin 1 (SCK)
Pin 12 (MISO)	Pin 2 (MISO)
Pin 11 (MOSI)	Pin 3 (MOSI)
Pin 10 (SS/RESET)	Pin 4 (RESET)
VCC (5V)	Pin 5 (VCC)
GND	Pin 6 (GND)

ICSP Pinout on Arduino Nano:

• Pin 13: Serial Clock (SCK)
• Pin 12: Master In Slave Out (MISO)
• Pin 11: Master Out Slave In (MOSI)
• Pin 10: Slave Select / Reset (SS/RESET)
• VCC: 5V Power supply
• GND: Ground

These connections allow you to communicate with the ATmega328P directly for programming or bootloader reinstallation.

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How to Connect Arduino Nano to a Programmer Using ICSP

To use ICSP with the Arduino Nano, you will need an ISP programmer, such as the USBasp, USBtinyISP, or Arduino as ISP (using another Arduino as a programmer).

Materials Needed:

1. Arduino Nano board.
2. ISP programmer (e.g., USBasp, USBtinyISP, or Arduino as ISP).
3. Jumper wires or a 6-pin female header to connect the programmer to the Arduino Nano.

Steps to Connect and Program Using ICSP:

1. Wiring the Arduino Nano to the ISP Programmer

Using jumper wires, connect the ICSP pins from your ISP programmer to the corresponding pins on the Arduino Nano:

• SCK (Pin 13) on Nano to SCK on the ISP programmer.
• MISO (Pin 12) on Nano to MISO on the ISP programmer.
• MOSI (Pin 11) on Nano to MOSI on the ISP programmer.
• RESET (Pin 10) on Nano to RESET on the ISP programmer.
• VCC (5V) on Nano to VCC (5V) on the ISP programmer.
• GND on Nano to GND on the ISP programmer.

2. Select the Programmer in Arduino IDE

1. Open the Arduino IDE.
2. Go to Tools > Board and select Arduino Nano.
3. Go to Tools > Programmer and select the correct ISP programmer. For example:
   • USBasp for a USBasp programmer.
   • Arduino as ISP for using another Arduino as the programmer.

3. Burn the Bootloader (Optional)

If you're trying to recover or reinstall the bootloader on your Arduino Nano, follow these steps:

1. In the Arduino IDE, go to Tools > Burn Bootloader.
2. The IDE will communicate with the ISP programmer and burn the bootloader onto the ATmega328P chip on the Nano.

4. Upload Sketch Using ICSP

Once the bootloader is installed (if needed), you can upload sketches directly via ICSP:

1. Open the Arduino IDE and load your sketch.
2. Instead of using the "Upload" button, use Sketch > Upload Using Programmer. This sends the code directly to the Nano via ICSP, bypassing the bootloader.

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Using Arduino as ISP for ICSP Programming

If you don't have an external ISP programmer, you can use another Arduino (such as an Arduino Uno) to act as an ISP programmer. This method involves loading the ArduinoISP sketch onto the Arduino used as the programmer.

Steps:

1. Prepare the Arduino as ISP:

   • Connect an Arduino Uno (or similar) to your computer.
   • In the Arduino IDE, go to File > Examples > 11.ArduinoISP > ArduinoISP and upload this sketch to the Arduino Uno.

2. Wiring:

   • Connect the Arduino Uno to the Arduino Nano as follows:
     • Pin 13 on Uno to SCK on Nano.
     • Pin 12 on Uno to MISO on Nano.
     • Pin 11 on Uno to MOSI on Nano.
     • Pin 10 on Uno to RESET on Nano.
     • 5V on Uno to 5V on Nano.
     • GND on Uno to GND on Nano.

3. Select Programmer:

   • In the Arduino IDE, go to Tools > Programmer and select Arduino as ISP.

4. Burn Bootloader (if necessary):

   • Go to Tools > Burn Bootloader to reprogram the bootloader onto the Nano.

5. Upload Sketch:

   • To upload code, use Sketch > Upload Using Programmer. This bypasses the bootloader and directly writes the sketch to the ATmega328P via ICSP.

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Conclusion

The ICSP method for programming the Arduino Nano allows you to bypass the bootloader and directly write to the ATmega328P chip. This method is useful for recovering a corrupted bootloader, programming the chip directly, or when dealing with Arduino Nano clones that may have issues with the bootloader. You can use external ISP programmers like USBasp, USBtinyISP, or an Arduino as ISP to establish the connection.