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Backup AVR with avrdude

I'm heavily experimenting with ATtiny AVR's and I can't afford to buy a new AVR for every experiment, so I thought up a backup script. The idea is that I can bring my AVR back to factory defaults ...
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Build ATMEGA16 Board

First of all, I'm a newbie regarding electronics&robotics so please bear with me. I have been working as a programmer for a few years but I just got interested in playing with microcontrollers. ...
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How do you determine if a new microcontroller is defective?

I've never dealt with parts being defective strait from digikey, but 3 new Atmel ATmega164A's that I've received have been exhibiting extremely odd behaviour. I narrowed it down to something to do ...
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Atmega32 factory reset board

I want to know is there any reset board available ( I mean schematic, link, tutorial or anything else ) out there for Atmega32 microcontoller ( I heard about high voltage reset board, I found some ...
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RGB LED Strip - Variable Voltage Vs. PWM

I am going to install an Analog RGB (non adressable) LED strip in my room and need to make a driver for it. The LED strip specs are: 10 cm segment 12V @ 60mA max per segment I would be using ...
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Help find data sheet for micro-controller?

I found a packet of 10 micro-controller in my brother's electronics stuff. It reads "Atmel ATMEGA168A-PU". I looked at Atmel's website but could not find any such product. I need it's data sheet to ...