AVR Programmers: AVRISP mkII vs. USBTInyISP

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AVR Programmers: AVRISP mkII vs. USBTInyISP

Post by Duder »

I'm interested in getting started in programming AVR microcontrollers on a Mac (OS X). I've installed Crosspack (http://www.obdev.at/products/crosspack/index.html) so now I obviously need a programmer. Should I get the AVRISP mkII or got with the USBTinyISP kit? The price difference is really not a big issue, I just want whatever will give the least amount of hassle and gets me into programming sooner. (Obviously, the USBTinyISP has to assembled, but it doesn't look bad.)

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Re: AVR Programmers: AVRISP mkII vs. USBTInyISP

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the differences are that the mkii can't provide power to the target and it only has a 6pin cable
the mkii is more official, if you dont mind the above id get that!

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Re: AVR Programmers: AVRISP mkII vs. USBTInyISP

Post by mtbf0 »

if you've got an extra $20 and want cool graphics, get a dragon.

(also supports debugwire. has space on board to mount a zif socket. supports high voltage programming.)

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Re: AVR Programmers: AVRISP mkII vs. USBTInyISP

Post by Duder »

Thanks for the input. I ended up going with the AVR ISP mk II... just to save me the time of assembling something else. I built my own adapter to put the 6 pins in a row for breadboarding but it's super ugly...I think those Sparkfun adapters look like a good idea.

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