avr-gcc and avrdude

1. AVR-GCC: The Compiler for AVR Microcontrollers

2. Setting Up avr-gcc

1. To begin programming with avr-gcc, ensure the following software is installed:

   Explanation

   1. avr-gcc: The compiler for AVR microcontrollers.
   2. avrdude: A utility for uploading compiled code to the microcontroller.
   3. Makefile (optional): For automating the compilation and uploading process.

2.2 Adding avr-gcc and avrdude for compiling and uploading to your PATH

2. Add either of the following to your ~/.bashrc file

• If you are on a university PC then:

  Code

  export PATH=$PATH:"/c/ProgramData/arduino-ide-v2/Local/Arduino15/packages/arduino/tools/avr-gcc/7.3.0-atmel3.6.1-arduino7/bin"
  export PATH=$PATH:"/c/ProgramData/arduino-ide-v2/Local/Arduino15/packages/arduino/tools/avr-dude/6.3.0-arduino17/bin"
  

• If you are on a on your own windows PC then:

  Code

  export PATH=$PATH:"/c/users/yourusername/AppData/Local/Arduino15/packages/arduino/tools/avr-gcc/7.3.0-atmel3.6.1-arduino7/bin"
  export PATH=$PATH:"/c/users/yourusername/AppData/Local/Arduino15/packages/arduino/tools/avr-dude/6.3.0-arduino17/bin"