Atmel Atmega Socket Firmware Flashing Tool

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In case you ever need it:

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This genius tool makes flashing the Atmel Atmega MCU found in many ESCs or other devices using Atmega processors a walk in the park. No need to solder or create cumbersome clip on devices, simply connect the socket flashing tool to a USBasp AVR device and place the socket over the exposed Atmel MCU!

Unique and exclusive to Hobbyking this handy device will become a favorite in your DIY arsenal.

Features:

• High point precision.
  
• Wide range of applications.
  
• Quick and easy, no soldering required.
  

Specifications:

Pointing accuracy : ± 0.05 mm

Spring force: [ ±20%]

17.0g(0.593oz) at initial travel

40.0g(1.418oz) at 1.70mm(0.0669) recommended travel

52.0g(1.827oz) at 2.50mm(0.0984) full travel

Socket : Phosphor Bronze / Gold Plated

Plunger : Hardened Beryllium copper / Gold Plated

Barrel : Phosphor Bronze / Gold Plated

Spring : Music Wire / Gold Plated

Housing : LG chem ABS-AF312

Cable length: 420mm



Requires:

USBasp AVR Programming Device for ATMEL proccessors


Suits the Following MCU:

Atmel Atmega8, Atmega48, Atmega88, Atmega168, Atmega328

[BeeAmaker]

Nice!

[sgraber]

FYI I just picked up one to have in my arsenal.