From f7577b85975020c0f42cffc1e3cd734a9e5f9415 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Selene ToyKeeper
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:37:20 -0600
Subject: just a couple quick notes on using attiny1616, since the process is
 still evolving

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 README | 13 +++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+)

(limited to 'README')

diff --git a/README b/README
index 816475b..a8118f7 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -120,6 +120,10 @@ Other useful tools are in bin/ too, so they might be worth a look.
 ATtiny Series 1 (tiny1616) Support
 ==================================
 
+In Feb 2022, avr-libc merged in new devices from Atmel's DFP (Device Family
+Pack).  Depending on how recent your avr-libc package is, support may already
+be included.  If not, the info below applies:
+
 As of early 2021, the Debian packages for gcc-avr and avrdude do not include
 support for the Tiny1 series chips.  Extra steps are required to get these
 working.
@@ -141,6 +145,15 @@ working.
 
 This should at least allow the code to compile.
 
+Flashing:
+
+PyMCUProg
+
+The recommended solution is to use pymcuprog instead of avrdude.  Details are
+still being worked out for how to actually set this up though.
+
+AvrDude
+
 Some extra steps are also needed to make flashing (avrdude) work:
 
   - Get an AVR jtag2 device.
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