Last week I ordered some raw Arduino Atmel328P chips which is the chip that powers the Arduino.
Atmel328P Chip Used in Arduino
These came out to $2.08 each. Pretty cheap and worth the risk to try.
In late March I purchased a USBasp AVR programmer for a whopping 4.99 (Free Shipping)
USP ISP AVR Programmer
Today I was able to pull the existing chip from one of my existing UNOs and plug in the Programmer
Uno With Removable Chip
Couple Caveats
- You can’t do this with a Nano or OSEPP clone using SMB version of this chip.
- Also you have to get the correct Pinouts so you can see a little rewiring I done to get this to work.
- Finally you have to install another driver in windows to get this to work.
After all this was hooked up I was able to select the programmer and burn the arduino bootloader.
This is cool because it is another step towards reducing the cost in my project.
Now I need to find a cheaper USB Serial Alternative
As for my workout, people have been noticing changes in me because I am focusing on arduino and my project more (more like I am getting fatter). Anyway, I am still pretty active, I need to work on the intake side of my health.
When I reflect on this week, I will see I have hit the gym Monday, Yoga Tuesday and Thursday, Personal Trainer Friday, and a 5k Seafair run tomorrow.
Certainly not sitting still. Just need to maintain intake.