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Pololu USB AVR Programmer v2.1

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 56 ratings
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Brand Pololu
Connector type USB Type A
Cable type USB
Compatible devices Personal Computer
Connector gender Male

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4 customers mention ‘Quality’4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the product's quality. They find it reliable and easy to set up the drivers.

"...found it straightforward to install the drivers, and the scope and high quality of the online support, such as the User's Guide, areimpressive - so..." Read more

"This is a very reliable programmer. I had a lot of failures with a few Chinese programmers. But since I use this programmer, those problems are over." Read more

"...But with good quality chinese robots that have everything and do more than the 3pi running at aruond £50+ (see elegoo for example) this makes the..." Read more

"Seems good but setup guide would be useful..." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Functionality’6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the product's functionality. Some say it works brilliantly and properly with 256k AVRs. Others mention issues with the development bundle or config utility not working properly with this programmer, and need additional setup through the driver's software.

"...* with 256k Flash devices (e.g. Mega2560), but this one actually WORKS PROPERLY...." Read more

"received this item quickly after purchasing it. works perfectly fine, however, it needed additional setup through its driver's software...." Read more

"...for programming OpenEVSE vehicle charging stations, and it does the job perfectly...." Read more

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received this item quickly after purchasing it.works perfectly fine, however, it needed additional setup through its driver's software.Firstly i've tried to connect it to my CodeVision AVR IDE - this has been constantly failing to detect STK500 device.Then i tried Atmel Studio, and this one could "see" the STK500 at COM port connected but could't read programmator's signature. So, i decided to play with its settings. First thing i did was changing "Regulator mode" from "Auto" to "5V" (screenshot attached) - that's helped. Luckily i've got fully functional piece of hardware :)
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  • AB
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great piece of kit, and cheap as well!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2023
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    This programmer is excellent - I found it straightforward to install the drivers, and the scope and high quality of the online support, such as the User's Guide, areimpressive - so much better than the scant and inaccurate instructions for my previous Chinese avrispmkII clone. The Pololu programmer even has its own GUI which provides invaluable information about the item's status and settings. Delivery by Cool Components was amazingly quick , and the packaging was designed so that it could easily fit through a standard size letterbox.
    There's even a little YouTube in which a friendly American lady (it's an American company) tells how to pronounce the name of the company: 'Po' as in 'Edgar Alan Poe', 'Lo' as in 'not high', and 'Lu' "like a British toilet", apparently!
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  • Alex
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works perfectly
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2022
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    This is a very reliable programmer. I had a lot of failures with a few Chinese programmers. But since I use this programmer, those problems are over.
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  • John
    4.0 out of 5 stars Seems good but setup guide would be useful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 March 2021
    Verified Purchase
    Tried this out the box with a spare ATTiny85 initially, installing software from Pololu website, but realised that the driver with the "AVR Development bundle" or maybe config utility does not work with this programmer properly.

    Took some poking around and uninstalling the bundle and reinstalling with v2 software and drivers for Windows (9mb MSI), but then the configuration utility did pick up the board. Need to set regulator mode to 5v and VCC output to enabled (unless chip has external/different power source), but after that worked straight away in Arduino IDE with programmer set to Atmel STK500 dev board. Haven't tried in anything else yet but if works in one IDE then should work in all.

    Recommended but may need to look up a bit of extra info as no instructions with device and those on website are not great. Make sure to download the V2 Software and Drivers from the manufacturer website rather than bundle as config utility in the bundle does not work (with Windows at least).
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  • P. E.
    5.0 out of 5 stars This one actually works properly with 256k AVRs
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 April 2021
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    All programmers based on the open-source design "USB ASP" fail to work properly* with 256k Flash devices (e.g. Mega2560), but this one actually WORKS PROPERLY. Also, as it uses a virtual serial port rather than bare USB, you are not at the mercy of driver-forcing bodges such as Zadig. Full marks!

    * - they get the pages confused, overlaying the top two pages on the bottom two, or failing to read the bottom two at all
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  • Pavel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 July 2019
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    received this item quickly after purchasing it.
    works perfectly fine, however, it needed additional setup through its driver's software.
    Firstly i've tried to connect it to my CodeVision AVR IDE - this has been constantly failing to detect STK500 device.
    Then i tried Atmel Studio, and this one could "see" the STK500 at COM port connected but could't read programmator's signature. So, i decided to play with its settings. First thing i did was changing "Regulator mode" from "Auto" to "5V" (screenshot attached) - that's helped. Luckily i've got fully functional piece of hardware :)
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    Pavel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 July 2019
    received this item quickly after purchasing it.
    works perfectly fine, however, it needed additional setup through its driver's software.
    Firstly i've tried to connect it to my CodeVision AVR IDE - this has been constantly failing to detect STK500 device.
    Then i tried Atmel Studio, and this one could "see" the STK500 at COM port connected but could't read programmator's signature. So, i decided to play with its settings. First thing i did was changing "Regulator mode" from "Auto" to "5V" (screenshot attached) - that's helped. Luckily i've got fully functional piece of hardware :)
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  • M. Pritchard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for OpenEVSE owners
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2021
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    I bought this as it was recommended for programming OpenEVSE vehicle charging stations, and it does the job perfectly.

    Good for EmonEVSE as well, as these use the same control board.
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  • D. Haigh
    4.0 out of 5 stars Works brilliantly - but should be included with the 3pi as its essential, not an option!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2020
    Verified Purchase
    Ok so these are great, it works as it should do. My only real gripe is this should have been included with the 3pi. As the 3Pi is useless without it. Luckily I managed to get a 3pi on clearance at £20 so £12 more for this isnt too much of a sting. But with good quality chinese robots that have everything and do more than the 3pi running at aruond £50+ (see elegoo for example) this makes the 3pi and this interface at full price not a good purchase. If you wish to add bluetooth and ultrasonics to the 3pi then you had best get a second mortgage as you will most likely hit another £80 easily.

    Dont get me wrong the 3PI and this interface are high quality products, but they are simply over priced for what they can do out of the box. e.g. unable to program the 3pi without this interface, no ultrasonics (without another hefty purchase of multiple parts) on the 3pi, no bluetooth (without another hefty purchase of multiple parts and boards) on the 3pi.
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  • JJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great bit of kit
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2020
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    Great bit of kit, allowed me to program up my openevse charger.
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  • Peter S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfekte Integration in Windows 10 und Atmel Studio 7, Preis-Leistung unschlagbar
    Reviewed in Germany on 9 June 2020
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    Der Pololu USB AVR Programmer ist in der Preis-Leistung unschlagbar. Man bekommt einen AVR Programmer der einwandfrei unter Windows 10 funktioniert und zusätzlich einen USB-TTL Wandler. Zunächst aber komme ich erst einmal zum Lieferumfang. Der Programmer ist bereits fertig bestückt. Es ist kein Löten mehr notwendig. Des Weiteren bekommt man ein 6-poliges ISP-Kabel dazu um die Atmel Mikrocontroller über die standardisierte Schnittstelle programmieren zu können. Zu guter Letzt gibt es noch eine 6-polige Stiftleiste, die in die Buchse des TTL-Wandlers gesteckt werden kann, um aus der Buchse (female) eine Steckerleiste (male) zu machen. Was noch fehlt um direkt loslegen zu können ist ein USB-Kabel (USB-A zu microUSB). Allerdings sollte jeder mindestens eins zu Hause haben, da jedes Handy (außer iPhones) mit diesem Anschluss versehen waren oder noch teilweise sind.

    Nun zur Funktion. Der Programmer funktioniert einwandfrei auch mit Windows 10 ohne nervige Treibersuche. Auf der Website des Herstellers kann der Treiber für das vorhandene Betriebssystem heruntergeladen werden. Es werden zwei COM-Ports eingerichtet. Einer zum Programmieren der Mikrocontroller und einer für die USB-TTL-Wandlung. Das bedeutet man kann ohne Umstecken erst die Mikrocontroller flashen und anschließend gleich über die serielle Schnittstelle "debuggen". Für Nutzer von Atmel Studio 7 sei erwähnt, dass der Programmer als STK500 erkannt wird und die Programmierung der Mikrocontroller daher sehr komfortabel ist. Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit und Fuses lassen sich somit kinderleicht einstellen. Hervorheben möchte ich die ausführliche Anleitung auf der Website des Herstellers, die auch als PDF heruntergeladen werden kann. Man bekommt auch viele Anleitungen und Tipps zur Fehlerbehebung, falls mal etwas nicht so funktioniert wie es sollte.

    Ich bin total begeistert von diesem Programmer/TTL-Wandlers und kann ihn bedenkenlos weiterempfehlen. 5 Sterne sind wohlverdient.
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  • Christian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Habe meinen Creality erfolgreich einen Bootloader gebrannt.
    Reviewed in Germany on 7 May 2019
    Verified Purchase
    Der Programmer war schnell geliefert und läuft auf einem Mac "out of the box" mit der Arduino IDE zusammen.

    Mein Ender 2 (es geht aber jeder Creality) hatte ohne Probleme einen neuen Bootloader bekommen.

    Atmel STK500 musste als Programmer in der Arduino IDE eingestellt werden und der entsprechende Port gewählt.

    Ich bin sehr zufrieden, zumal auf der Webseite des Herstellers umfangreiche Dokumentation vorhanden ist.
    Da lohnen sich die paar Euro gegenüber dem China Programmer in jedem Fall. Zumindest spare ich mir langes suchen nach Informationen.

    Ich würde diesen Programmer sofort wieder kaufen und kann ihn daher empfehlen.
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  • MiniComp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Problemlose Erkennung und Betrieb unter AtmelStudio
    Reviewed in Germany on 8 February 2020
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    Ich habe mir den Programmer besorgt als Reserve für den nicht mehr erhältlichen Atmel mkII.
    Ein weiteres Merkmal ist das er neben dem eigentlichen Programmer auch einen USB-TTL Wandler beinhaltet der gleichzeitig betrieben werden kann.
    Er belegt unter Win10 werden zwei ComPorts erstelle/belegt und im AtmelStudio wird er einfach als STK500 angesprochen.
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  • Alain De Feyter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Is zeker ok
    Reviewed in Germany on 14 January 2021
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    Mooi product
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