E EOJ Member Jan 1, 2013 #1 So I"m pretty new to all this stuff and I wa wondering if somone can explain to me what a bootloader is and what role do hex files play in that. Also what is an avr controller, how would I implement this in building a hobby robot. Thanks for your help
So I"m pretty new to all this stuff and I wa wondering if somone can explain to me what a bootloader is and what role do hex files play in that. Also what is an avr controller, how would I implement this in building a hobby robot. Thanks for your help
misterT Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Jan 3, 2013 #2 Hex file is the content (program) you need to "burn" or upload to the microcontroller memory. https://www.electro-tech-online.com/threads/what-is-an-avr.96858/ About bootloaders on page 2: https://www.electro-tech-online.com/threads/what-is-an-avr.96858/ Microcontroller is essentially a small computer, so there are many ways you can use it in a hobby robot project. Last edited: Jan 3, 2013
Hex file is the content (program) you need to "burn" or upload to the microcontroller memory. https://www.electro-tech-online.com/threads/what-is-an-avr.96858/ About bootloaders on page 2: https://www.electro-tech-online.com/threads/what-is-an-avr.96858/ Microcontroller is essentially a small computer, so there are many ways you can use it in a hobby robot project.