Digikey shows them as being available starting July 13th. I put in my order. Brian
> That looks pretty cool - and if they can be programmed directly from a
> > serial port than that makes them even cooler - and at $20 - they're
> > awesome! Now - one question - could you attatch a different chip to that
> > board? The AVR looks soldered in :( I mean - it would be nice to use it
> > to develop for other chips as well...
>
> No, it won't program any other chip. It use the self-programming
> features of the atmega169.
>
> Getting the serial cable is the problem. For a week, I am still
> waiting for my email reply from atmel, apparently, atmel techical
> supports are all dead.
>
> Does anyone know how to make the serial cable to the AVR studio?
>
> >
> > "Alex Gibson" wrote in news:bbuurl$ote$1
> > @lust.ihug.co.nz:
> >
> > > Just wondering if anyine has mangaed to buy
> > > or get their hands on an AVR butterfly yet ?
> > >
> > > For those who don't know what they are
> > >
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> > >
> > > I've tried digikey but they don't have any and don't seem
> > > to know if they are going to sell it or not.
> > >
> > > What do you guys think about using them for
> > > an introductory microprocessor course?
> > > If they prove to be sturdy enough.
> > >
> > >
> > > Also does anyone know where to get the
> > > hat / joystick type switch that is on the butterfly ?
> > > This would be perfect for one of my current projects.
> > >
> > > Thank you
> > >
> > > Alex Gibson
> > >
> > >