Re: [avr-chat] avr-gdb, assembly, and JTAG

[Graham Davies]

Joerg Wunsch wrote:

> ... [the] ATmega16 [is] certainly a good choice for experimenting.

I agree completely with this.  I also think that the selection of JTAG is 
correct because you can do everything (set fuses, program and debug) in a 
"seamless" fashion (at least in AVR Studio, probably also with the right 
Linux tool set).  Plus, you can't brick the device by setting the clock 
fuses incorrectly.  The ATmega16 also has a good set of peripheral 
functions, but the data sheet isn't overwhelming, as data sheets of the 
richer devices could appear to students.  Finally, if you need more RAM or 
Flash, it has a big brother in the ATmega32.

Graham.