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By PreciousRoy
#97806
hi all,
I have a problem. I am new to all this so bear with me.
i have an usbasp connected to my atmega32 like so
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but now when i want to upload a hex file with eXtreme Burner i get the error:
power on failed
cannot communicate with chip

i was hoping some one can give me some pointer on how i can fix this.
By newbie123
#97995
What program are you using to program the avr? Are you using windows?

A screen shot of the error would be helpful.

I noticed on your schematic that the reset pin on the atmega is not connected to the ISP connector.
It won't work this way.
By jaingaurav
#114664
you need to burn the atmega8 with such a programmer which can write the high and low fuse settings. without these settings the programmer wont work