Summary of ATtiny84 USBtiny AVR ISP Programmer
This article describes a through-hole, home-etch-friendly version of the FabISP programmer. Based on the USBtinyISP AVR ISP Programmer, it utilizes an ATtiny84 microcontroller instead of the original ATtiny2313. The design supports new USBtinyISP drivers compatible with Windows 8.
Parts used in the ATtiny84 USBtiny AVR ISP Programmer:
- ATtiny84 microcontroller
- USBtinyISP AVR ISP Programmer components
- Through-hole PCB materials for home etching
My through hole, home etch friendly version of the surface mount FabISP, which is based around the USBtinyISP AVR ISP Programmer. The new USBtinyISP drivers also has support for Windows 8
This design uses the ATtiny84 microcontroller instead of the larger ATtiny2313 of the USBtiny.
For more detail: ATtiny84 USBtiny AVR ISP Programmer
- What is the main difference between this design and the original USBtiny?
This design uses the ATtiny84 microcontroller instead of the larger ATtiny2313. - Does this project support Windows 8?
Yes, the new USBtinyISP drivers included have support for Windows 8. - Is this version suitable for home etching?
Yes, this is a through-hole, home etch friendly version of the surface mount FabISP. - What type of microcontroller does this project use?
The project is based around the ATtiny84 microcontroller. - Is this design based on the FabISP?
Yes, it is a version of the surface mount FabISP. - Can I build this using through-hole components?
Yes, the design is specifically created as a through-hole version.
