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OLIMEX© 2018
AVR-ISP-MK2 user's manual
CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE AVR-ISP-MK2 BOARD
2. Introduction to the chapter
This section helps you set up the AVR-ISP-MK2 development board for the first time. Please
consider first the electrostatic warning to avoid damaging the board, then discover the hardware and
software required to operate the board.
The procedure to power up the board is given, and a description of the default board behavior is
detailed.
2.1 Electrostatic warning
The AVR-ISP-MK2 comes in a plastic cover but make sure boards and devices interfacing with the
programmer are properly grounded.
2.2 Requirements
In order to set up the AVR-ISP-MK2 optimally, you might need to update your set of hardware
and/or software tools. The major components needed are listed below.
Required hardware tools:
- USB type A to USB type B cable
- Atmel board or chip that can be programmed via ISP, TPI, or PDI interface. The list of supported
devices is similar to the official AVRISP mkII list that can be found in the official Atmel web-site:
http://www.atmel.com/tools/AVRISPMKII.aspx?tab=devices
- Personal computer with USB port
Recommended operating systems:
- Windows 7 or Windows 8 or Windows 10
- any frequently updated Linux distribution
- any Mac OS/OSX
Recommended software tools:
- Atmel Studio 6 or Atmel Studio 7
- AVRDUDE 6.0.1 or newer
- Arduino IDE
Depending on the connectors available on your target board you might need an adapter called
AVR-
ICSP
since AVR-ISP-MK2 doesn't provide 6-pin ISP connector. This adapter is purchased
separately. Alternatively, you can use jumper wires to establish the proper connections (you may
find more details on the hardware connections at the end of chapter 4).
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