well thanks to some input from other members interfacing one of my AT89S52s with my arduino sensor modules and motor drivers works like a champ. thanks guys.
on to my second step. has anyone tried using the 5V FTDI usb to serial converter to program anything other than arduino controllers?
in keeping with the arduino spirit of the endeavor i would like to try this, but im not a fan of frying thing... i am very good at it. lol.
so has anyone doen something like this before or should i just cross my fingers hope for the best and post results?
To answer that question you need to be specific as to what chip you want to connect the 5v FTDI to.
the atmel at89s52. ive used it for programming my mini pro and nano, but now i have all these atmel chips.....
All the FTDI is, is a way to turn USB into serial data. You can only use this to program a micro processor if it has in it a boot loader capable of accepting data on that serial format. There is little it can do to program a blank chip.
ok. so as long as its got the proper boot loader installed i should be good? i have a programmer for the atmel chip, but i would like to stick with my arduino stuff if i can. my shop is getting cluttered enough already.
I don't think that the AT89S52 supports a bootloader. The ISP programming should be similar to that on AVRs, so you might be able to use the FTDI in bit-bang mode, or ArduinoISP...
ok thanks for the info. the wifey dropped off a programmer yesterday afternoon... yes my wife supports my addiction lol, it lists all the atmel chips on its list of supported chips.and several from other manufacturers. that being said it should support my arduinos too huh? since they do use atmel chips. i dont have many arduinos layin around so i would hate to sacrifice one in vain.
though it would be nice to have one programmer for all my projects.