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I use AVR Studio for my compilation and c/c++ code (not arduino).So far I have used a Atmega 2560 development board provided by Nex robotix.

I have ISP programmers of the following sorts... AVRISP mkII USB Programmer and NEX AVR USB ISP STK500V2.

Now I need to do some programming on low end microcontrollers like ATmega 168 (28 pins). I just have the raw chip. Can I program it on breadboard,or must I buy a development board?

After programming the chip can I use it on breadboard with Vcc, GND and the pins I need for my application?

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  • \$\begingroup\$ nex-robotics.com/… I have used this dev brd for atmega 2560 before,If it helps. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jul 30, 2013 at 0:51
  • \$\begingroup\$ As a side question, will the programmer mentioned as answers also do software debugging as well? \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jun 26, 2018 at 22:21

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Yes you can do this no problem. I have a setup on my desk doing this right now. Follow this tutorial and it will explain it to you:

http://avrprojectsfiuady.blogspot.com/2011/07/programming-avr-with-avrisp-mkii.html

If you are running the new AVR Studio also watch this video to help get you setup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTTZUpzAjKc

(You will need AVRDUDE installed as well).

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Your AVR ISPmkII will program your chip just fine. Application Note AVR910 provides the details. The pinout of your ISP header is:

ISP pinout

Match those pins up to the pins of the AtMega168, and you should be programming the device straight away.

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Yes you can program ATMega168 on a breadboard. It works just fine because I have done that in the past using ISP programmer. It is best to use a regulator for Vcc. I believe this chip works on 3.3V so LM2937 regulator would be good. I used AVR Dragon debugger which worked like a breeze.

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    \$\begingroup\$ Thanks but what should be the pin connection ? I am a complete noob.What are the pins that are to be connected? Any suggestions or circuit diagram? \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jul 30, 2013 at 1:04

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