[chbot] Modding servos, atmel prototype boards?

Col chchrobotics@lists.linuxnut.co.nz
Sat, 23 Sep 2006 08:33:27 +1200


Synco Reynders wrote:
> Someone mention Atmel prototype boards???
>  - I've got a handful of ATmega128's (MLF package) that have gone funny while 
> reprogramming. (it occurs when the supply is more than 4V (3.3V part) yet the 
> parts are spec'ed to 6V) So I've been meaning to track the problem down yet 
> can't solder on the pins so need a proto-type board that breaks-out the 
> important pins. Anyone got any PCB using a ATmega128 MLF package??
> 

Yep I have a STK501.

What sort of problem does it cause? A incorrectly set config fuse can 
stop them working. If thats the case an erase using the parallel method 
of programming should sort them out.


Cheers
Col.