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Mac AVR install simplified

Perhaps you've considered dabbling in AVR programming on OS X, maybe even sharpen up on Unix syntax in the process. Unfortunately, installing the Mac/AVR toolchain can be a very frustrating experience to the uninitiated. The process involves locating and installing countless interdependent apps, tools, and libraries. But just before giving in and trying another OS - help arrives! Check out AVR MacPack. This software package installs via the standard Mac method, just a few clicks and you've got all the necessary components for compiling and programming. -Link

AVR MacPack overview:

Universal binaries, runs on PowerPC and Intel Macs.

Includes gcc (the GNU C compiler) in versions 3 and 4.

Does not depend on Xcode for building AVR code.

Runs on Mac OS X 10.3 and higher.

Includes the same patches for new devices as WinAVR does.

Includes gdb for debugging with simulavr and avarice.

All for the low low price of - free.

Related:
Macpack
Macpack -Link

Programming MCUs on a Mac
Programming AVR MCUs on a Mac -Link

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Posted by: Vrogy on February 6, 2008 at 5:14 AM

Noted.

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Posted by: Don't forget OSX-AVR on February 6, 2008 at 7:25 AM

Macpack looks nice, but AVR development on OS X hasn't been the nightmare you describe for a long time. I've been using the OSX-AVR package for quite a while and it's great.
http://www.digithink.com/OSX-AVR/Introduction/Main?from=Main.Main

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Posted by: Windell Oskay on February 6, 2008 at 10:48 AM

I second that: OSX-AVR is very, very good.
Windows users: Go straight for WinAVR, of course.

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