Setting up AVR studio for ATTiny85 (or ATTiny45 / ATTiny25) using the Atmel STK500 programmer

Software used: AVR studio (Click here to get AVR Studio) After starting up AVR studio, press the connect button. Select the “STK500” option and “Auto” port selection. Then press connect Then In the “Main” tab, select the ATTiny8… [...]

How to set up the Atmel AVR STK500 programmer for use with ATTiny85-20PU (or ATTiny45 / ATTiny25)

Introduction: There are 2 ways of programming an ATTiny85 microcontroller using the Atmel AVR STK500 programmer. The first one is In-System Programming (ISP); The most common way of programming AVR’s. The other way of programming the ATTiny85 i… [...]

My new Linux Acer Aspire One

I had hard time finding it in a local computer shop. When I found it the clerk said “the Windows one ….. finished” But I wanted the Linux one “mhhhh….the white one is sold out !”, he said then. What the … thi… [...]

Innovation Loves a Crisis

I thought I’d share a note I sent earlier in the week to Sun’s leaders – about the turmoil we’re seeing in the markets, and how I want our team focusing their efforts. ____________________________________________________________________________… [...]