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Here's a simple/free way to program one of Atmel's AVR microcontrollers for those that already have the WRT54G-style JTAG cable:

Parallel Port # --> JTAG --> AVR

#2 -> TDI -> MOSI
#3 -> TCK -> SCK
#4 -> TMS -> RESET
#13 -> TDO -> MISO
#18+ -> GND -> GND

All you need to do is find the right MOSI/SCK/RESET/MISO/GND pins for a particular AVR on its datasheet and connect it directly to the JTAG like above. Double check that it ends up in the right parallel port pin.

The parallel port here does not power the AVR, so you'll need 2 or 3 AA/AAA batteries, or anything 5V or less. Be careful with the voltage or you may fry something (like that nice motherboard).

Anyway, what you'll end up with is a simple dapa-like cable. :)

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A Windows 9x/Me device driver for the Boundless/Virgin WebPlayer that fixes a problem with the LCD not powering-up after resuming from suspend.

Download: webplayer.zip (May 30, 2001)

Note: If you're looking for something else for the WebPlayer, the folks at Linux Hacker might be able to help you.