AVR programming

[blackjames]

hey guys, does anyone know if i can program a ATtiny45 or ATtiny85 via this: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9825 avr programmer from sparkfun electronics with arduino software. i think 15 dollars is a good buy, even if i dont like it. 

[firewalker]

Yes you can use it to program the ATtiny45/85 via ISP.

If the Arduino software supports the above micros then it will be trivial to program the target directly with any programmer supported by avrdude.

Alexander.

[blackjames]

thanks. ill order one from australian robotics tomorrow if they're in stock

[phil_jp1]

hey guys, does anyone know if i can program a ATtiny45 or ATtiny85 via this: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9825 avr programmer from sparkfun electronics with arduino software. i think 15 dollars is a good buy, even if i dont like it.

Yes, you can! It'll do for all basic AVR micros. But it will not work for XMega series and for ATtiny10(and a few other 6-legged micros) (because they have a different programming interface, other than SPI)

[blackjames]

it turns out australian robotics dosent sell them but little bird electronics does. does anyone know if you can get it for less than $23.60 including shipping to melbourne australia?

[firewalker]

Search for USBtiny.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USBTINY-AVR-Programmer-6pin-and-10pin-leads-CD-/221119964944?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item337bc6e710

Alexander.

[aluck]

Here is a $5 one for you, pal: http://dx.com/p/usb-isp-programmer-for-atmel-avr-atmega-attiny-51-board-148046?item=3