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Originally Posted by rbimdxe
However, having never had experience with Arduinos and the like, how difficult would it be to get all the equipment and actually program the ATtiny85 chip? What is needed to program it anyway?
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The easiest way to program the Attiny in this case since the code is built in the Arduino IDE is with the help of an Arduino board like the Arduino Uno. This is a good guide that explains the basics of programing a ATTINY thru arduino: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30rPt802n1k"]How-To: Shrinkify Your Arduino Projects - YouTube[/ame]
The reason for why this Project uses an ATTINY is that it provides a way to Control the functionallity by software. E.g, outputing information on a serial interface etc. Adjustments can be made within the software to make it function differently.
Currently im working on a small windows application that makes it possible to adjust some settings in the board via Bluetooth. The settings would, Min/Max HZ, Failsafe value, Min/Max Ethanol content detected etc. This application would be available in a short while.
Im planning to sell pre-made board and programmed ATTINY:s for the ones who don't have the Tools available to solder SMD Components or programming the ATTINY chip.