AVR-Chat

On Sat, 04 Mar 2006 16:28:20 -0000 you wrote:

>Hi Group.
>
>The deeper I get into my project, the more I would prefer not to keep 
>moving my mega88 chip back and forth between the STK500 and my board 
>for re-programming.
>
>I saw somewhere, that the cable used for programming on the STK500 can 
>also be attached to a "remote board" for programming the chip on it. 
>
>I don't have the slightest clue as to how this would be done or 
>wired.  The circuit I am prototyping is currently on a breadboard, so 
>I could add in jumpers and such to allow for programming on the bread 
>board.  Can anyone explain to me what I need to do or point me to an 
>existing document showing this?
>
>Thanks
>
>Chris (I am working with Atmega 88 chips).

Section 6 of the STK500 user guide shows the connections. The note about the Vtarget
jumper is important. If you have a look at the AVR boards on www.olimex.com they show how
the connections would be made on your target board.
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