ATmega168 Xplained Mini User Guide [USER GUIDE]
42250A-MCU-02/2014
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Getting Started
1.1
Features
The ATmega168 Xplained Mini evaluation board provides a development platform for the Atmel ATmega168.
1.2
Design Documentation and Related Links
The most relevant documents and software for the evaluation board.
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1.3
Board Assembly
The Xplained Mini board is very flexible and can be used in a number of ways. E.g. as your own prototype for
SW development and HW verification.
1.3.1
In Customer Development Assembly
The ATmega168 Xplained Mini board can be wired into the customer prototype assembly by using the on-
board connector grid, where most target signals are available.
1.3.2
Connecting an Arduino Shield
By assembling receptacles in the marked positions Arduino
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shields can be mounted.
1.3.3
Standalone Node
The ATmega168 Xplained Mini board can be used as a standalone node - use the 4xAAA battery pack
available in Atmel store to provide power.
1.4
Connecting the Kit
How to connect the evaluation board.
1.4.1
Atmel Studio
How to connect the ATmega168 Xplained Mini board assembly to Atmel Studio.
1. Download and install
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version 6.2 or newer.
2. Launch Atmel Studio.
3. Connect the board to the USB port and it will be visible in Atmel Studio.
1.4.2
Connect the ATmega168 UART to the mEBDG COM Port
All Xplained Mini boards have an embedded debugger (mEBDG) with a number of features, among them a
CDC/COM port which enables the user to connect the ATmega168 UART to the PC.
1. Connect the mEDBG USB to the PC.
2. Use the Device Manager to find the COM port number.
3. Default COM port settings are 9600baud N81. The COM port settings can be changed using the Device
Manager.
1.5
Programming and Debugging
How to program and debug the Xplained Mini board.
1.5.1
Programming the Target Using mEDBG
Using the Embedded Debugger on the Xplained Mini board to program the ATmeag168 via the SPI bus.
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http://www.atmel.com/tools/XplainedMini.aspx
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