[sdiy] PIC / Atmel Programmers

[Wayne Dubois]

I'd like to second the vote for the STK500.  I've been using one for awhile
to learn the AVR micro (there's one sitting beside my mouse pad as I write
this) and, for it's price, it's a dream.  Not only does it run/program 98%
of the AVR micro's out there, it's so configurable as to be mind-boggling.
Like the PIC, Atmel gives away the development tools and environment (you
get them on CD with the STK500 or download them from the Atmel website).
Unlike the PIC however, there is a *very* nice FREE (as in free beer) C
compiler for the AVR available, along with a very nice library.

Should you wish to pursue the AVR, the 1st place to check out (perhaps even
before the Atmel site) is: http://www.avrfreaks.com.  They've got all sorts
of info/tools/forums available, including the latest gcc compiler/toolset.

You might even see some people you know, eh Mr. Maddox? <chuckle>

 - w

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Maddox" <P.Maddox at signal.qinetiq.com>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 5:34 AM
Subject: Re: [sdiy] PIC / Atmel Programmers


> Tim,
>
> dont know about the PIC stuff, but you can pick up an STK500 for the Atmel
> for less than $100 this has programmer/interfaces chips and a few other
> things. though the programmer is built on the board..
> If you *JUST* want a programmer look for the Atmel ATAVRISP, its a serial
> ISP cable and can be had for around $50.
>
> Paul
>
> > Hello All,
> >
> > Think I'm gonna make the plunge and buy a PIC programmer. I'm also
> thinking
> > of getting into the ATMEL micros too (these seem to be more popular
> amongst
> > the DIY crowd). I'm looking for suggestions for what hardware and
software
> I
> > need to get started. Needs to be CHEAP of course. I believe I've seen
info
> > on a PICALL programmer that will program PICs and ATMEL stuff and can be
> had
> > for less than $100US. Has anybody used this setup? As always, thanks in
> > advance for your advice and insights.
> >
> > Tim Servo
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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