AVR Keyfob Programmer Starter Kit

AVR 64KB Keyfob Mini-programmer Starter Kit

Parallel Port version
The 64KB keyfob Mini-programmer is a very small standalone programmer for AVR devices with 64KB of storage for program code and EEPROM. This Starter Kit contains all you need to get going with this unique programmer, including a keyfob programmer, PC interface and software.

The PC interface is parallel port. A plug in parallel port card is available if your PC does not have a Parallel Port
PCI Serial and Parallel Card
Software now works with PCI cards on Dual Core PCs.

A USB Port keyfob and starter kit version is now available

Keyfob AVR Programmer Main features

• Simple Wizard based software for loading Keyfob Mini-programmer with program/EEPROM code and lockbit settings
• PC Interface (Parallel Port), with 1 metre cable and programming connector
• Keyfob Mini-programmer
  • Dimensions:Metric- 45mm x 35mm x 15mm - 28g
  • Dimensions:Imperial - 1.8 x 1.4 x 0.5 inches - 1 oz
  • Easy to load, easy to use
  • Reprogram as many times as you need
  • Holds program code indefinitely
  • Supports all Fuse and Lock bits
  • Programs targets down to 3.3V
• Spare 12V battery

Operating Systems

• Win 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP

AVR Microcontroller Support

• AT90S1200, AT90S2313, AT90S2323, AT90S2343, AT90S4433, AT90S4414, AT90S8535, AT90S8515
• ATmega16, ATmega161, ATmega162, ATmega163, ATmega164, ATmega165, ATmega168, ATmega169
• ATmega32, ATmega323, ATmega324, ATmega325, ATmega3250, ATmega329, ATmega3290
• ATmega48, ATmega88, ATmega8, ATmega8515, ATmega8535
• ATmega64, ATmega644, ATmega645, ATmega6450, ATmega649, ATmega6490, ATmega640
• 64KB only: ATmega103, ATmega128, ATmega1280, ATmega1281,
• ATtiny15, ATtiny22, ATtiny26, ATtiny261, ATtiny461, ATtiny861
• ATtiny13, ATtiny2313, ATtiny25, ATtiny45, ATtiny85, ATtiny24, ATtiny44, ATtiny84
• 64KB only:AT90CAN128
• AT90PWM2/3, AT90CAN32, AT90CAN64
• AT90USB646, AT90USB1246
• Supports all L, P and V variants

Not supported: ATmega2560, ATmega2561. For support for these and full support for 128KB devices, see Handheld Programmer
New devices will be supported as they are released

Recommended AVR ISP Circuits

This programmer should be used with Atmel recommended ISP circuits.
See Guide to AVR ISP Circuits for schematics of recommended AVR ISP circuits (new window).

AVR Programmer Features

• Reprogrammable up to a 1000 times
• Stores code indefinitely
• Battery powered for maximum flexibility
• Single button operation
• Ideal for Field or Production use

Purchase Options

Once you have one Starter Kit, you can load as many keyfob Mini-programmers as you like. Extra keyfob Mini-programmers are available:
Individual 64KB Keyfob Mini-programmers
Pack of 5 64KB Keyfob Mini-programmers
Starter Kit with 5 64KB Keyfob Mini-programmers

Handheld AVR Programmer

The keyfob is NOT designed to cope with faulty target boards, so you should test or isolate target boards first, or use the handheld programmer instead.
A more robust Handheld programmer is available, which is ideal for use on the production line. It operates in the same way as the keyfob but has extra features for production use, and has 128Kb memory available. This programmer is ideal for adding BootBlock code.
Handheld Programmer

6-Way adapters

We now have adapters to convert from the standard Kanda 10-way header to different 6-way headers.
6-Way DIL adapter
6 x 1-way leads
6-Way Micromatch connector

Overviews

A Quick start guide with recommended circuits and setup details can be downloaded here.

See Overview of Kanda AVR Programmer Range

See Guide to AVR ISP Circuits for schematics of recommended AVR ISP circuits (new window).