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Read/Write oscillator Read or write the oscillator settings

Read/Write frequency Read or set the board frequency

All options will set the command line parameters. A file named stk500.cmd will be created by the compiler with the proper syntax.

This file will be executed and the result is stored in the stk500.log file.

Lawicel BootLoader

The Lawicel Bootloader must be used with the StAVeR. The StAVeR contains a bootloader so you only need a serial interface, no parallel programmer or other programmers.

You can also use Hyperterminal.

When you have selected the Lawicel Bootloader from the Options, Programmer, the following window will appear when you press F4.

As the window suggests, press the reset button on the activity board or StAVeR, and the chip will be programmed. This is visible by a second wind that will be shown during programming.

When the programming succeeds, both windows will be closed.

When an error occurs, you will get an error message and you can clock the Cancel button in order to return to the Editor.

AVR ISP Programmer

The AVRISP programmer is AVR ICP910 based on the AVR910.ASM application note.

The old ICP910 does not support Mega chips. Only a modified version of the AVR910.ASM supports Universal commands so all chips can be programmed.

The new AVRISP from Atmel that can be used with AVR Studio, is not compatible! You need to select STK500 programmer because the new AVRISP programmer from Atmel, uses the STK500 protocol.

When you do not want to use the default baud rate that AVR910 is using, you can edit the file bascavr.ini from the Windows directory.

Add the section [AVRISP] Then add: COM=19200,n,8,1

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This is the default. When you made your own dongle, you can increase the baud rate

You need to save the file and restart BASCOM before the settings will be in effect.

USB-ISP Programmer

The USB-ISP Programmer is a special USB programmer that is fully compatible with BASCOM's advanced programmer options.

Since many new PC's and especial Laptop's do not have a parallel programmer anymore, MCS selected the USB-ISP programmer from EMBUD.

The drivers are located in the USB sub directory that is located in the BASCOM-AVR appliation folder.

When you connect the programmer, Windows (98, ME, 2000, XP) will recognize the new device automaticly.

Then the Hardware wizard will be started :

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Select 'No, not this time' and click Next, as there is no driver at Microsofts web.

The Wiz will show :

You need to select 'Install from a list or specific location' and click Next.

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You can specify the path of the USB driver. This is by default :

C:\Program Files\MCS Electronics\BASCOM-AVR\USB

Use the Browse-button to select it, or a different location, depending on your installation.

As the driver is not certified by Microsft, you will see the following window:

You need to select 'Continue Anyway'. A restore point will be made if your OS supports this and the driver will be installed.

After installation you must see the following window :

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After you press Finish you will see Windows can use the programmer :

In BASCOM , Options, Programmer you can select the new programmer now. There are no specific options for the USB programmer.

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