AVRisp

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A serially-controlled external device for programming Atmel AVR devices (as used in Merlin products).

Produced by Atmel -a more professional alternative to the standard parallel programming lead.

Can be used with AVRstudio and avrdude, but not PonyProg.

Atmel details on serial programmer - AVRisp

Merlin Support

To use the AVRisp, you need the correct connection lead. For Merlin products, use the Miabot AVRisp Programming Lead