FOSS-base AVR ISP programming with USB

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I've been using a free software stack for AVR programming - AVR GCC + avrdude on Linux, with parallel DIY programmer cable.

Since the parallel bitbang programmer doesn't work with USB printer cables, I'm stuck with using my desktop PC.

Is there an USB-based programmer that can be supported by a free-software (command-line based) programming tool?

Unless you need odd target voltages an Arduino running the Arduino-as-ISP sketch can do this. Technically "is there a product..." or "is there a piece of code..." questions are off topic. — Chris Stratton, Commented Jan 1, 2018 at 23:15

user39382user39382 · Accepted Answer · 2018-01-02 06:56:56Z

avrdude supports a wide range of programming devices, including:

Atmel's first-party programmers, including the STK500, STK600, JTAG ICE and AVR Dragon.
The USBasp and USBtinyISP, and clones thereof -- both of which are available inexpensively online
Devices which include an FTDI FT232/FT2232/FT4232 (not FT232R) USB interface
The Bus Pirate, which can be handy for other things too
Arduino devices -- either to program the Arduino itself, or to program another device
GPIOs on embedded devices (like the Raspberry Pi)

Wouter van Ooijen · Accepted Answer · 2018-01-01 21:43:35Z

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I use an USBASP 2.0 clone for programming atMega328 (uno's and the like), works like a charm. And dirt cheap from the well-known Chinese sources.

answered Jan 1, 2018 at 21:43

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Phil · Accepted Answer · 2018-01-01 21:55:45Z

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I own an USBtiny I can recommend:

answered Jan 1, 2018 at 21:55

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