AVR-Chat

Dave Miller wrote:
> Hello Joel,
> 
> Thanks for the information it is very helpful.  I didn't realize that this
> was being used in the XBOX stuff, that could explain the low cost I have
> been quoted on small quantities (1000 pieces less than $2).  
> 
> Let me see if I understand what you are describing for the development
> process.  I understand I can't use the standard AVR ICE, bummer.  But the
> part is an AVR Core and I can still write code using the Imagecraft C
> compiler I have? I can also use the ISP programmer to download firmware? But
> the actual USB descriptor is stored in the EEPROM?  That I can handle as I
> want to be able to map the keypad as I need.  I also have a few other
> non-keypad functions that I want to handle.
> 
> FYI - I am looking at the AT43USB326 for my project.  I don't plan to
> implement the HUB features.
> 
> Thanks,
> Dave Miller

Nope Mate,

The WHOLE program resides in the serial eeprom. If Imagecraft has the 
header files etc, then sure you can use it. But the Wizard from atmel, 
which generates the framework, only works with GCC and IAR :(

Regards,

Kat.