Can't connect to IDE

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Can't connect to IDE

bamsehopp

Hi, I used to be able to connect to my bela but it was a while ago since I used it. Now I was going to try again but I can't seem to access the IDE. I'm using macOs Monterey 12.5.

Here are the steps I've taken:

Flashed the latest bela image using balena etcher. (I've also tried the next latest build)
Connect bela through the mini usb port, to a usb B to C connector.
Tried bela.local, 192.168.7.2, and 192.168.6.2 in Google Chrome latest build.
Downloaded the drivers for Mac, although I can only allow the installer in system prefs, the developer can't be allowed. And in system information it says this developer is blocked. I tried starting in recovery mode and allowing the developer in the terminal but it still says its blocked after restart.

According to the guide you're supposed to be able to connect without these drivers when using the latest bela build. Any ideas what else to try?

Best,
Fabian

giuliomoro

Monterey should work fine only with Bela images shipped after May 2020. If your board has an old image on it, you'll need to upgrade it. The easiest way to do that is to flash the latest image on it. If you have data on the SD card that you'd like to recover before flashing the new image, things are more complicated, but I can assist with that.

bamsehopp

Hi! Thanks for the answer, as I said in the first post I've already flashed the latest image on it, I also tried flashing the next latest if there would have been any new bugs.

giuliomoro

OK, can you run each of the following commands in your mac's terminal 1 minute or more after the board has been connected and show the output you get?

ifconfig
ls /Volumes/BELABOOT
cat /Volumes/BELABOOT/bela.version
ls /dev/tty*bela*
ioreg -p IOUSB -w0 -l

bamsehopp

Hmm now I notice the Bela is not showing up as a volume, thus the terminal spits out:
ls: /Volumes/BELABOOT: No such file or directory

This must be the problem. I tried two different usb C adapters now with no luck. It should work to power it only with the usb cable right? Or would I need the 5v adapter plugged in as well?

The bela lights up like usual so it looks like its fine. Perhaps I could try connecting it directly to a router and logging in via the network?

giuliomoro

USB is enough, no need for the barrel jack. Could it be that you are using a charging-only USB cable?

Connecting it via ethernet to a home router should just work™.