[sdiy] PIC / Atmel Programmers

[Paul Maddox]

Bert,

> unfortunately, there is no AVR I know of that comes with USB, so I guess
I'll
> have to use something else in the future as I'd really like to learn more
about
> USB.

no this is true, but Atmel do sell a micro with a built in USB.

> there are all sorts of ICs that interface to the AVR and that handle the
USB,
> but then you don't have control over a lot of things happening on the USB
side,
> you have to install some weird fake COM port driver for example.

How about this ;-
http://www.cesko.host.sk/IgorPlugUSB/IgorPlug-USB%20(AVR)_eng.htm

a USB interface made from just an AVR..

> the worst thing for me really is that almost no distributor has parts in
stock,
> and they expect you to order 500 of them. Digikey is an exception, but if
you
> don't live in the UK or US you end up with customs charges and taxes.

I got my AVRs from a distributer, not a bad price, im sure atmel have one in
your country.

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

Moi?

Paul
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