Arduino Uno to ATmega328 - Shrinking Your Arduino Projects

Discover how to miniaturize Arduino Uno projects by transferring them to an ATmega328 chip in this comprehensive 37-minute video tutorial. Explore the process of creating a permanent, compact version of your Arduino projects without sacrificing functionality. Learn about the ATmega328 microcontroller, the core of the Arduino Uno, and the minimal components needed to replicate its capabilities. Master three different programming methods for the ATmega328 chip to ensure continued sketch uploading. Follow along as a simple "music box" project playing the Star Wars "Imperial March" is transferred from an Arduino Uno to an ATmega328-based circuit. Gain valuable insights into cost-effective and space-saving techniques for your Arduino designs, perfect for creating permanent versions of your projects.

- Introduction
- The ATmega328
- Star Wars Arduino Project
- Star Wars Sketch
- Build an “Arduino” with ATmega328
- Loading the Program - Using Arduino Method 1
- Loading the Program - Using Arduino Method 2
- Loading the Program - Using FTDI Adapter