AVR ISP Shield PTH Kit for Sale in Johannesburg - Fast Local Supply from Communica

Find AVR ISP Shield PTH Kit for Sale in Johannesburg

Whether you're building a custom embedded system or setting up an educational microcontroller lab, the AVR ISP Shield PTH (Plated Through Hole) kit remains an essential tool for easy programming of Atmel AVR microcontrollers like ATmega and ATtiny series. Available through Communica's Johannesburg branches and national supply network, this kit suits hobbyists, technical students, electronics labs, and industrial tinkerers who demand reliability and hands-on assembly.

Why Use a PTH ISP Shield?

• Reliable through-hole construction, suitable for repeated use and classroom soldering exercises.
• Wide compatibility with standard AVR ISPs, including USBasp and Atmel ICE.
• Supports 6-pin and 10-pin ISP headers, ideal for most breadboard and dev-board configurations.
• Clear silkscreen and robust PCB layout for effective learning and troubleshooting.

Typical Applications

• Flashing firmware to ATmega chipsets (e.g., ATmega328P, ATtiny85) in Arduino and custom circuits.
• Educational use in technical colleges, university labs, and electronics workshops.
• Quick field updates of programmable logic in industrial or prototype environments.

Kit Features & Specification Overview

Communica also stocks matching programmer modules, replacement passives, jumper wires, and breadboards. Browse our robotics and prototyping range to find supporting accessories and dev boards.

How the AVR ISP Shield PTH Kit Works - South African Perspective

After assembly, the AVR ISP shield plugs directly into an Arduino or compatible development board, bridging your chosen AVR microcontroller's ISP header to your programmer-no need for breadboard rewiring. South African schools and universities rely on these kits for robust, reusable setups that handle hundreds of flash cycles. For maintenance teams and SA industry users, local spare availability ensures downtime is minimized.

Assembly & Setup Practical Advice

• Carefully follow included pin labelling when soldering each header.
• Verify orientation of 6-pin and 10-pin connectors before use; refer to the included assembly diagram (or see Arduino ISP shield reference guides).
• Test shield assembly with a continuity meter before connecting a programmer-especially if using in a classroom setting.

Popular Compatible Programmers at Communica

• USBasp Programmer
• Atmel ICE modules
• Arduino as ISP (using sketch upload method)

Quick Example: Programming an ATmega328P

1. Solder ISP header pins and verify assembly.
2. Insert the shield into the Arduino or target board.
3. Connect the programmer (e.g., USBasp) to the ISP header.
4. Launch the AVR programming tool (e.g., AVRDude) and select the correct device and port.
5. Flash or fuse-program the chip as needed.

Local Availability, Support, and Branch Pickup in Johannesburg

• Check real-time availability at the Johannesburg branch or arrange courier delivery via the Communica web shop.
• Obtain VAT invoices for educational and business purchases-ideal for procurement teams in Gauteng.
• Access supporting accessories, tester cables, and data sheets onsite or via the robotics and prototyping collection.

Sources

• Communica Robotics & Prototyping Components
• Communica Branches & Trading Hours
• Arduino Official ISP Guide
• AVRFreaks Programming with ISP Shields