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Added descriptive FileNotFoundError handler for serial device connection #735

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13 changes: 13 additions & 0 deletions meshtastic/__main__.py
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Expand Up @@ -1245,6 +1245,19 @@ def common():
noProto=args.noproto,
noNodes=args.no_nodes,
)
except FileNotFoundError:
# Handle the case where the serial device is not found
message = (
f"File Not Found Error:\n"
)
message += f" The serial device at '{args.port}' was not found.\n"
message += " Please check the following:\n"
message += " 1. Is the device connected properly?\n"
message += " 2. Is the correct serial port specified?\n"
message += " 3. Are the necessary drivers installed?\n"
message += " 4. Are you using a **power-only USB cable**? A power-only cable cannot transmit data.\n"
message += " Ensure you are using a **data-capable USB cable**.\n"
meshtastic.util.our_exit(message, 1)
except PermissionError as ex:
username = os.getlogin()
message = "Permission Error:\n"
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