4.2 Quick Start

The STK600 Starter Kit is shipped with a device board with an ATmega2560 microcontroller.

The STK600 can source power to the microcontroller through the USB cable. Remember that the power available through the USB cable is limited. If your application attaches several peripherals to the STK600, you should use an external power source connected to the DC input socket on STK600. The external power supply should be 9-15V DC with a positive center connector.

The power switch turns the STK600 main power ON and OFF. The red LED is lit when the power is ON, and the status LED will turn green. The green LED beside the VTG jumper indicates that the target voltage is present.