WitPro Not Detected? Let’s Fix It! 🕵️‍♂️

Is your computer refusing to recognize WitPro or your connected device? Don’t panic! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get back on track.

1. Check Your Connections 🔌

  • Make sure your USB cable is firmly plugged into both your computer and your device.
  • Try a different USB port or cable—sometimes the simplest fix is the best!

2. Restart Everything 🔄

  • Unplug your device, close WitPro, and restart your computer.
  • Open WitPro again and reconnect your device.

3. Install Drivers 🧑‍💻

  • Windows:
    • Open Device Manager. Look for COM ports. Device Manager
    • Then click on the action button and choose “Add drivers” Add Driver
    • Inside the location field, enter the path to the driver file. %APPDATA%\wit-pro\drivers\cp210x Driver Location
    • Click on Browse then click on OK.
    • Then Click on Next. And the Installation will start.
    • Once the installation is complete, you can close the window.
    • Then restart your computer.
    • Then Close and Reopen WitPro and try to connect your device again.
  • Mac:
    • Most drivers install automatically, but you may need to approve them in System Preferences > Security & Privacy.

4. Check for Conflicting Software 🚫

  • Close other programs that might use the same port (e.g., other Arduino IDEs, serial monitors).
  • Only one program can use the port at a time!

5. Permissions & Access 🛡️

  • Windows: Run WitPro as administrator.
  • Mac/Linux: Make sure your user has permission to access USB/serial devices.

6. Board Not Showing Up?

  • Make sure your board is powered on.
  • Try pressing the reset button on your board.
  • Double-check you’ve selected the correct board and port in WitPro.

7. Still Not Working? 🧑‍🔧

  • Try your device on another computer to rule out hardware issues.
  • Check the WitPro documentation or reach out to support.

If you discover a new solution, let us know so we can help others too. Happy building! 🚀