Re: [avr-gcc-list] Programming Circuit for AVRDUDE

[Donovan Parks]

Thanks for all the help.  Should have more than enough information to get
going now.

Thanks,
Donovan


> Hi there,
>
> Now I'm in the first month of using AVR with "my own" ISP dongle :)
> It's just fun.
>
> I don't know if it can download a program so called "bootloader" since I
> have never built such program :(
> It works fine until now for "my regular" programs.
>
> If you still interested in creating your own ISP dongle, I hope this might
> help you.
> a. Take a look into the avrdude.conf file, there're informations on how to
> use the parallel port pins for your avrdude,
> b. Take time to apply bus-buffer ( eg. 74xx245 ) and separate VCC supply
for
> your dongle, ( I don't draw power from my parallel port! )
>
> Google up for "AVR ISP dongle", you'll find interesting sites.
>
> Have fun with your new AVR :)
>
> ~fhy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Donovan Parks" <address@hidden>
> To: <address@hidden>
> Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2003 8:28 AM
> Subject: [avr-gcc-list] Programming Circuit for AVRDUDE
>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am brand new to the AVR scene and am in the process of trying to setup
a
> > development environment.  I have avr-gcc up and running and have used
AVR
> > Studio 4 to simulate some simple programs.  Today I ordered my first AVR
> (an
> > ATmega8L) and would love to have a programmer setup when it arrives.
> >
> > My question: is there a simple (i.e. something that could be built on a
> > breadboard) programming circuit that can be used to program AVR's.  I
have
> > read through the AVRDUDE manual and it seems promising, but does not
> contain
> > any information on the circuits themselves.  Are there major limitations
> to
> > programming AVR's in this manner (as opposed to using an STK500)?  What
> will
> > I not be able to do (there is some meantion of certain fuses not being
> > accessible in parallel or serial programming modes)?
> >
> > Can I use AVRDUDE with an appropriate circuit to program in a
bootloader?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Donovan
> >
> >
> >
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