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<\/a>Atmel328P Chip Used in Arduino<\/p><\/div>\n
These came out to $2.08 each. \u00a0Pretty cheap and worth the risk to try.<\/p>\n
In late March I purchased a USBasp AVR programmer for a whopping 4.99 (Free Shipping)<\/p>\n
<\/a>USP ISP AVR Programmer<\/p><\/div>\n
Today I was able to pull the existing chip from one of my existing UNOs and plug in the Programmer<\/p>\n
<\/a>Uno With Removable Chip<\/p><\/div>\n
Couple Caveats<\/p>\n
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- You can’t do this with a Nano or OSEPP clone using SMB version of this chip.<\/li>\n
- Also you have to get the correct Pinouts so you can see a little rewiring I done to get this to work.<\/li>\n
- Finally you have to install another driver in windows to get this to work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
After all this was hooked up I was able to select the programmer and burn the arduino bootloader.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThis is cool because it is another step towards reducing the cost in my project.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nNow I need to find a cheaper USB Serial Alternative<\/p>\n
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). \u00a0Anyway, I am still pretty active, I need to work on the intake side of my health.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Certainly not sitting still. \u00a0Just need to maintain intake.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Last week I ordered some raw Arduino Atmel328P chips which is the chip that powers the Arduino. These came out to $2.08 each. \u00a0Pretty cheap and worth the risk to try. In late March I purchased a USBasp AVR programmer … Continue reading