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I am involved in a project which requires designing a mini rover (mars rover types). I am using ATMega32 micro controller. I have other hardware like DC motors, IR sensors etc. My query is that is there any IDE that I can use to code the micro controller? It must be user friendly since I am new to the concept of micro controller coding, and also it must have simulators. I did look it up on the net, but there are so many terms associated with it, that it confused me in the end. I think a simple IDE where I can write code, test it using simulator would be enough. Any suggestions?

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  • Its not a very hi-fi project, just a simple one. Hence looking for a simple IDE. Commented May 6, 2010 at 16:38

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I would try the Arduino's IDE: http://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software

It supports a lot of things such as building and debugging and interfacing with avrdude all from inside the IDE, so definitely a good one for embedded work, though I've never used it myself.

Also, while you are there, you may want to give the Wiring libraries a try. They are really nice for new people and are specifically for the ATMega32(I think).

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There's no silver bullet. Start here http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/tools_v2.asp?family_id=607 Look for some videos on Youtube to learn. Arduino is also a very good choice like Earlz wrote.

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The best IDE to use would be ATMEL STUDIO 6. You can find it here http://www.atmel.com/microsite/atmel_studio6/. Also you would need a ICSP programmer to burn the .hex file into the Atmega32. Note: The ICSP programmer can also be use to program other atmega chips

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