AVR HV Rescue Shield 2

avr-hv-rescue-shield-2

[Jeff Keyzer] has a new version of the HV Rescue Shield available. This tool allows you to use an Arduino to reset the fuse bits on AVR microcontrollers. This is necessary if you make a mistake and disable the reset pin, or choose the incorrect clock settings (this will probably happen to you at some point). In order to bring the chip back to life you'll need to use High Voltage Programming. The … [Read more...]

Magically repair AVR chips

ATmega_fusebit_doctor

If you've ever spent time working with AVR microcontrollers you've probably set the fuse bits incorrectly at least once. The ATmega fusebit doctor will automatically repair the fuse bits and get you back in business until your next mishap. The ATmega8 that powers the device has the chip signatures for the ATmega family stored inside so it will automatically detect which chip you're trying to … [Read more...]