 |
 |
| I currently mostly use the ATmega16L microcontrollers like the one above. |
STK16+ development board for ATmega16/32/8535. Gives you a number of various options including some basic input/ouput (8 buttons and 8 LEDs) and different programming ports. Great for testing code. |
|
 |
 |
| This is my programmer (USBasp). It is works flawlessly in Linux and Windows (through AVRdude), but is not supported by AVR Studio. |
The standard ISP cable. |
|
 |
 |
| A nice USB power cable which came with the development board, but can of course also be used for other purposes. A great alternative for getting a steady 5V power source. |
Solderless cables are a mixed blessing, although I do find them very convinient to use. |