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| Posted: 06:31am 07 Jun 2024 |
For anyone wanting a programmer for uploading the Inverter Hex file to the Nano:
The Arduino IDE supports these small programmer boards. But you are better of using a very simple program which I have posted about before, set up and ready to go.
Using the Arduino IDE overwrites EEPROM each time - yes I know it can be stopped, but it's not worth the bother and this is a "keep it simple" post for builders new to burning micro Firmware.
You don't even need the hassle of installing the Arduino IDE with this tiny program.
Xloader
This is the programmer I use. I tested it against a much more expensive board that promised fast speed - but alas NO - This $15 unit is twice as fast.
Core electronics AU.
Jaycar - Looks the same
The only issue is the supplied lead has to modified to plug into the Nano header, the Header on the Nano board is 6 pin The programmer board has the Standard 10 pin.
I made one up, but also found this adapter, this makes easier for some of us:
Jaycar Adapter
Potostack AU
Any questions, clarification, comments, help or other sources of low cost programmers welcome.
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Footnote added 2024-06-08 16:39 by KeepIS
I posted the wrong program information:
Xloader only works for a Nano with a boot loader and not with a Hex File.
The correct program is AvrDudess to burn the Hex File.
I have uploaded an updated stand alone version with a Screen shot of the setup.
AvrDudess zip