SparkFun Pocket AVR Programmer - USB TinyISP For ATmega168/328 Microcontrollers

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Hey makers and electronics tinkerers, meet your new favorite tool - the SparkFun Pocket AVR Programmer! This little guy is based on the popular USBtiny design and works like a charm with AVRDude. It's super simple to use - just plug it into your Windows machine, install the drivers, and you're ready to program ATmega168, ATmega328, and most other AVR microcontrollers. The speed is seriously impressive, comparable to much more expensive programmers out there. One of the coolest features? It can power your target project with up to 500mA, which is super convenient. The board is buffered and has PTC fuse protection, meaning you'd have to try really hard to kill this thing. It uses an SMD 5x2 header and comes preloaded with the USBtiny firmware. For programming, just use the '-B 1' flag in AVRDude and watch it fly! You can even set up hotkeys in Programmers Notepad to make your workflow smoother. While it works great on Windows, if you're a Mac or Linux user you might want to check the compatibility first. But for Windows users on a budget, this programmer is absolutely perfect. The build quality is solid, it's compact enough to throw in your toolkit, and it just works reliably every time. Seriously, if you're working with AVR chips, this should be in your arsenal.

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