Preface
1 Introduction
2 Getting Started
- 2.1 Microchip Studio, START, and Software Content
  This section gives an overview of the various pieces in the AVR® and SAM tools ecosystem and how they relate to each other.
- 2.2 AVR® and SAM HW Tools and Debuggers
  This section describes the HW Tools ecosystem for AVR® and SAM MCUs.
- 2.3 Data Visualizer and Power Debugging Demo
  This section shows a demo using the Data Visualizer, including Power Debugging.
- 2.4 Installation and Updates
  This section describes installing Microchip Studio for AVR and SAM Devices, installing updates for Studio or plugins, and adding support for new devices.
- 2.5 Microchip Gallery and Studio Extensions
  This section describes how Microchip Studio can be extended and updated through the Microchip Gallery. Some of the most applicable and popular extensions are described.
- 2.6 Creating a New Project
  This section will outline the process of creating a new Microchip Studio project.
- 2.7 Atmel START Integration
  The development experience between Atmel START and Microchip Studio has been optimized. This section demonstrates the iterative development process of START-based projects in Microchip Studio through the re-configure and merge functionality.
- 2.8 Using MPLAB^® Code Configurator (MCC)
  This section describes how to use MCC standalone with Microchip Studio. MPLAB^® Code Configurator (MCC) is a free graphical programming environment that generates seamless, easy-to-understand C code to insert into your project.
- 2.9 Creating From Arduino® Sketch
  This section will outline the process of creating a new Microchip Studio project from an Arduino® Sketch.
- 2.10 In-System Programming and Kit Connection
  This video gives an overview of the Device Programming dialog box to check the kit connection. The ATtiny817 Xplained Pro kit has an onboard embedded debugger (EDBG) which eliminates the need for a dedicated programmer/debugger. This section will also go through the process of associating the EDBG with your project.
- 2.11 I/O View and Other Bare-Metal Programming References
- 2.12 Editor: Writing and Re-Factoring Code (Visual Assist)
- 2.13 AVR® Simulator Debugging
- 2.14 Debugging 1: Break Points, Stepping, and Call Stack
- 2.15 Debugging 2: Conditional- and Action-Breakpoints
  This section covers more advanced debugging topics with the Microchip Studio as both video (linked below) and hands-on document. The main topics are how to modify variables in the code, conditional- and action-breakpoints, and memory view.
- 2.16 Debugging 3: I/O View Memory View and Watch
  This section covers more advanced debugging topics with Microchip Studio as both video (linked below) and hands-on document. The main topics are using I/O View to work with Configuration Change Protected (CCP) registers, Memory View to validate EEPROM writes, and the Watch window to cast pointers as an array.
3 Project Management
4 Debugging
5 Programming Dialog
6 Miscellaneous Windows
7 GNU Toolchains
8 XC8 Toolchain
9 Extending Microchip Studio
10 Menus and Settings
11 Command-Line Utility (CLI)
12 Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about Microchip Studio.
13 Document Revision History
Microchip Information

2 Getting Started

Getting started with Microchip Studio - playlist. Note that Atmel Studio is renamed Microchip Studio.


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Video Hands-on

Prerequisites

Use the editor and simulator to complete most of the training. However, to cover everything, the following is recommended.

Hardware prerequisites:

ATtiny817 Xplained Pro
Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable

Software prerequisites:

Microchip Studio for AVR and SAM Devices
avr-gcc toolchain
Latest Part Pack for tinyAVR® devices

Microchip Studio plugins used:

Atmel START 1.0.113.0 or later
Data Visualizer Extension 2.14.709 or later

Icon Key Identifiers

The following icons are used in this document to identify different assignment sections and to reduce complexity.

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Tip: Highlights useful tips and techniques.

Attention: Highlights matters needing extra attention.

Todo: Highlights objectives to be completed.

Result: Highlights the expected result of an assignment step.

Warning: Indicates important information.

The online versions of the documents are provided as a courtesy. Verify all content and data in the device’s PDF documentation found on the device product page.