CrossPack for AVR Development

CrossPack for AVR Development is a cool open-source tool for working with Atmel's AVR microcontrollers on your Mac. It’s kind of like WinAVR, but made just for macOS users. So if you're into coding for these little chips, this might just be your new best friend!

What’s Inside CrossPack?

This package comes packed with the GNU compiler suite, a handy C library tailored for the AVR, the AVRDUDE downloader, and several other tools that are super useful when you’re coding.

No GUI? No Problem!

Now, here’s the catch: CrossPack doesn't have a fancy Graphic User Interface (GUI). Instead, it runs entirely through command line tools. If you're unsure about how to get started or need some help while using it, just type “avr-help” in a Terminal window. This will pop open the manual right in your favorite web browser. Plus, there’s an alias created in your Applications folder during installation to make things even easier!

The Cool Packages Included

When you install CrossPack for AVR Development, you get access to a range of packages:

• avarice version 2.9


• avr-libc-1.6.7cvs version 1.6.7


• avrdude-5.8svn912 version 5.8svn912


• GNU binutils version 2.19


• gcc-3 version 3.4.6


• gcc-4 version 4.3.3


• gdb version 6.8


• libusb version 0.1.12


• GNU make version 3.81


• simulavr version 0.9

Your Guide to Installation and Usage

If you’re ready to jump in and install CrossPack on your Mac, detailed instructions can be found here!. This guide will walk you through everything step-by-step.