Can be that when connected to mac the console was redirected to usb-serial so that could explain 'no response from the board'. when just power is attached the console is not on usb.
When attached to mac you can try web serial connection in webide instead of bluetooth.
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Can be that when connected to mac the console was redirected to usb-serial so that could explain 'no response from the board'. when just power is attached the console is not on usb.
When attached to mac you can try web serial connection in webide instead of bluetooth.