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Here is a visual guide of the equipment I use.

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.


In addition to items listed above, I also employ:
  • Multimeter
  • Wire cutter