Summary of ISP 6 pin to 8 Pin Socket Using ATTiny45
This project details the construction of a custom 10-to-8 pin converter to program 8-pin AVR chips like the ATTiny45 using a standard USBtinyISP programmer. The author built this adapter to bridge the pin mismatch between their programmer and the target chip, specifically for use with a FireFly Jar project. The guide outlines necessary supplies, assembly steps involving an IC socket and pin headers on a project board, and final wiring diagrams.
Parts used in the Pin Converter:
- Soldering Iron (15-40 watt)
- Solder
- Flux (pen)
- Helping Hands
- IC Socket 8 pin
- Pin Headers (single row)
- Project Board
- USBtinyISP
The reason i mainly built this project was to program the ATTiny45, which has a 8 pin connection, while my USBtinyISP (from Ladyada) only has a 10 pin and 6 pin connection. After snooping around the internet for about 3-4 weeks i found nothing what i really found was that i needed more stuff, so the cheap indian i am i decided that i would build a converter. This is mainly for 8 Pin AVR chips not really anything else, that is my assumption with the knowledge i have currently, for me this is a way i can program the ATTiny45 for the FireFly Jar.
Step 1: Supplies
You will need:
Soldering Iron (15-40 watt)
Solder $4
Flux (pen) $4
Helping Hands $1.99
IC Socket 8 pin $0.69
Pin Headers (single row) $1.99
Project Board $1.99
Optional
USBtinyISP $22
this can be used or someway for the computer to recognize the chip.
Step 2: On The Board
this picture ill show you the way to place the IC socket and the Pins
(note this is with the ground and the +VCC connected in the second image)
Step 3: The Rest of the Wires
his is with the rest of the wires first the Diagram
Step 4: Finished Product
so yeah thats the finished product a cheap way to make em, i might start building and selling them feel free to email me at [email protected] if there are any questions or unclear parts of this, but please place the subject as Pin Converter otherwise im not gonna open it.
See also: ISP 6 pin to 8 Pin Socket Using ATTiny45
- Why did the author build this project?
To program the 8-pin ATTiny45 using a 10-pin or 6-pin USBtinyISP programmer. - What is the primary purpose of this converter?
It is designed mainly for programming 8-pin AVR chips. - Which specific chip is mentioned as the target for this project?
The ATTiny45 chip intended for the FireFly Jar. - How much does the IC Socket 8 pin cost?
The IC Socket 8 pin costs $0.69. - What tools are required for soldering this project?
A 15-40 watt soldering iron, solder, flux pen, and helping hands are needed. - Can this converter be used for chips other than 8-pin AVRs?
The author assumes it is mainly for 8-pin AVR chips based on current knowledge. - What email subject line should be used if contacting the author?
The subject line must be Pin Converter so the email will be opened.
