Explore Atmega128 Breakout comes with bootloader, no external programmer is needed. USB to Serial is needed

Fig 1: AVR Starter




Setting up the XploreFlash Programmer

Step 1: Xplore flash is based on various opensource software, it requires avrdude. Avrdude is part of WinAVR GCC complier. Download and install it.

Step 2:To connect Development board with computer USB driver is required. Windows USB to UART Drivers for CP2102

Step 3: Download and install XploreFlash GUI (XploreFlash GUI is based on AVRDUDESS)

Step 4: Follow the steps on images below to flash the board.


Note: The GUI software will require .NET framework 2.0 or later please download and install it.

Downloads: