I feel a bit embarassed about asking a question about the competition but...........
I was going to set about making a PICAXE based logic analyser with a self contained screen but then I came across this http://www.serasidis.gr/circuits/mini_logic_analyzer/miniLogicAnalyzer.htm , which seems to do exactly what I want. On the basis that there is little point in reinventing the wheel I may as well have a go at making it.
However, I have no idea about downloading onto ATmega chips. Whilst I think I can get a USB programmer on Ebay for just three or four pounds (I hope I'm looking at the right hardware) I'm not sure about what is really needed. Can anyone point me in the direction of a simple idiots guide that can steer me through the process.....everything I've found has been very longwinded.
TBH, all I want to do is programme this one chip and then forget about it. I have no intention of "moving on" from the PICAXE but this particular project really does look to be tailor made for what I want.
I was going to set about making a PICAXE based logic analyser with a self contained screen but then I came across this http://www.serasidis.gr/circuits/mini_logic_analyzer/miniLogicAnalyzer.htm , which seems to do exactly what I want. On the basis that there is little point in reinventing the wheel I may as well have a go at making it.
However, I have no idea about downloading onto ATmega chips. Whilst I think I can get a USB programmer on Ebay for just three or four pounds (I hope I'm looking at the right hardware) I'm not sure about what is really needed. Can anyone point me in the direction of a simple idiots guide that can steer me through the process.....everything I've found has been very longwinded.
TBH, all I want to do is programme this one chip and then forget about it. I have no intention of "moving on" from the PICAXE but this particular project really does look to be tailor made for what I want.