The Atmega8 and Atmega168 are available in different packages (pdip 28 - used on Arduino NG, mlf 32 and tqfp 32). Since the mlf and tqfp packages are much smaller than the pdip version that is used on the NG, I was wondering if it was possible to use the other chips with Arduino? I am working on some progjects where weight and space is important, that is why I ask
I don't know if any footers for the mlf and tqfp are available, but if they do exist (maybe someone knows this?), I could make some kind of converter board to be able to program then on my NG board.