Since iRobot hasn’t provided linux users with a way to use the command module, I had to figure it out myself. Don’t be intimidated, its not hard at all, really. All you need to do is run a couple of scripts. Lets get started, shall we? Step 1 Get the goods For this tutorial, I’m […]
Using the iRobot Create’s Command Module with Linux using avr microcontroller Read More »
I’m not a huge fan of Microsoft, but man, they do make one slick programming IDE. In searching around for a solution to use the IDE to program AVR’s I came across some scattered instructions. As I love the intellisense feature of Visual Studio (VS) that automatically makes suggestions for class methods and structure functions
Use Visual Studio 2010 to Compile AVR Hex Files using AVR microcontroller Read More »
This is the last one of my ‘Things that make life easier’ series, I published in the last few days. It’s very simple, but most of the time the simple things are the most helpful. I always used the big 10 pin jack for programming my AVRs because my programmer also had the 10pin jack.
Programming adapter from 10 pin to 6 pin for AVRs Read More »
This instructable will show you how to easily modify a readily available plastic case to hold and protect your AVR Dragon PCB. Atmel promotes their AVR Dragon as a low cost development product tool for use with their AVR microcrontollers. While the product does come in a fancy red cardboard box, unlike all the other
A protective case for the Atmel AVR Dragon using AVR Read More »
A while back, I posted up a quick and dirty “el cheapo” method of getting started programming the Atmel AVR series chips: Ghetto Programmer (version 1.0) Since then, I’ve vamped, re-vamped, and otherwise improved my setup. Thought it’d be nice to document it. The goal was to get a flexible, compact, portable, use-anywhere, AVR-based microcontroller
Ghetto Development Environment Using Microcontrollers Read More »
English version available at the bottom Se enseñara paso a paso como instalar los controladores (drivers) necesarios para el correcto funcionamiento del programador USBasp para microcontroladores AVR. Primero, mencionaremos algunas consideraciones para evitar fallos por usos indebidos del programador. También se mencionará el protocolo y pines que debe tener en cuenta para poder programar su
La forma más sencilla y rápida de programar un micro-controlador (uC) de la familia AVR, usando el programador USBasp, es utilizado el programa eXtreme Burner – AVR de Extreme Electronics. En esta guía te detallaremos como programar tu propio uC. Para esto necesitarás lo siguiente: – Programador USBasp – Driver de fischl.de/usbasp (solo Windows) – eXtreme Burner
Guia para programar uC AVR – Dark Side Electronics using AVR microcontroller Read More »
Here’s what i did to get started using the AVR Dragon to program ATMEGA8 microcontrollers using ubuntu (This is aimed at beginners, I myself am also being a beginner, so any improvements from more experienced users are greatly appreciated). After finally switching my laptop and computer over to ubuntu permanently, i found no software that
Getting started with ubuntu and the AVR dragon using atmega8 microcontroller Read More »
So you may have been playing with Arduino’s, or rather, Hackduino’s. If you made your own Hackduino or similar project, you may be wondering how to add the ICSP header. Basically, using the ICSP header will allow you to use an external programmer to ‘upload’ software to your MCU (microcontroller unit). This will work for
Adding ICSP header to your Arduino/AVR board using ISP10PIN microcontroller Read More »
Buggy is a programmable LED craft project using a homemade, single-sided, PCB board, and a programmable AVR Attiny44v microcontroller. Buggy has two bi-colored LED eyes and can sense visible and IR light and emit sounds using a piezo speaker. Not counting the board, there is about $8 USD in parts per bug. I designed this
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