Making the ATTiny85 Easier to Program

Learn how to easily debug ATTiny85 projects by connecting the microcontroller to the Arduino IDE's serial monitor. Explore techniques for displaying Serial.println statements to troubleshoot code issues. Discover the process of implementing software serial communication, allowing for effective debugging without direct USB connectivity. Gain insights into using physical Pin 1 (P5) as a standard GPIO pin instead of a reset pin. Follow along with practical demonstrations and tips to enhance your ATTiny85 programming skills and streamline your debugging process.

Intro
LED blinking
Debug statement
The problem
Adding the software serial library
Software Serial
Memory footprint
USB ports
Software library
Tinkering page
Monitor
Conclusion