USBasp setting up

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I have not used an ATMGA micro before, I am not a programmer. I need some help with advice on a SIMPLE PC [win10] app to take a hex file & pour it into a ATMEGA8-16 via a USBasp. any suggestions ?

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Hi Geoff!

I’d love to help you with your problem, I just need a little more info so I can fully understand what you are trying to do. Could you please post:

  1. A brief description of the project. (what it is, what you hope to accomplish)
  2. Any code you want to run in your project
  3. A clear top down view of the circuit/project. To avoid needing multiple pictures, we’ve found the best way forward is to prepare your images using one of the three following tools:
    a. Fritzing – A easy to use, Open Source tool (Free Download required - http://fritzing.org/home/ )
    b. TinkerCad Circuits – Another free & easy to use tool, but this one is browser based and requires a login ( https://www.tinkercad.com/circuits )
    c.Draw a simple block diagram of what your circuit should do, alongside a picture of a top down shot of your circuits (Pen, Paper and Camera Required)

Thanks!

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Hi Stephen, sorry about the delay in replying, I just had a few days off.

  This is not really a project as such,  I do p.c.board servicing as part of my business.  recently a board manufacturer supplied me with the hex file for one of their boards [for servicing only] so I can now remove & replace faulty micros, & load the software.  problem is I have only worked with, & have the gear for, PIC micro's.

  So....  I have bought the USBasp module from core electronics,  - the boards to be worked, already have the matching 10p header for this device.

  I would like to get advice on the best SIMPLE app, to talk to my new hardware, & load the hex into virgin chips.

  I am not very compatible with my PC, we don't get along. so would also like some setup advice if poss.

Thanks for you reply, Cheers Geoff

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Hey Geoff,

This is the most complete guide I could find for using the USBasp:
http://eecs.oregonstate.edu/education/docs/ece375/USBASP-UG.pdf

I’m not completely sure about loading hex, but this includes all the steps to setup the USBasp on your computer and burn to your ATMGA.

I hope that helps!