Not enough flexibility with your Sumovore’s standard brain? Want to use free development tools? Here’s your answer – the ATMega8L-based Brainboard lets you program in practically any language, and download the code via ISP header or a simple parallel-port cable!

This new version 2 Atmel Brainboard features:

• SP-12 and STK-500 programming headers
• Programming indicator LED
• 5 general indicator LEDs
• I2C Bus
• Regulated 5V and unregulated 6V power
• Refined I/O usage
• Small Brainboard footprint
• Optional expansion bus (and breadboard)

Requires the Sumovore Kit or any product designed for Solarbotics add-on boards.

New:We recommend starting with the WinAVR GCC programming suite, and we provide sample code to get you started programming!

New:Thanks to Lady Ada, there is a new inexpensive way to use the Free AVR-Studio to program your Atmel Brainboard. Take a look at the USBtinyISP!