Is there a noob's guide to flashing firmware?

[Khuan]

Here you go:

How to flash firmware:

Guide: how to flash ATtiny13a based drivers (NANJG, QLITE, etc.) with custom firmware

This is a short “quickstart” guide on how to flash drivers that use the ATtiny13a MCU such as Qlite, AK-47, 105a/c/d, etc. Flashing drivers that have an ATtiny25/45/85 is similar but the “fuses” and firmware will be specific to the MCU being used. References and relevant links: http://flashlightwiki.com/AVR_Drivers USBASP V2.0 user guide ATtiny13a datasheet Flashlight Firmware Repository by ToyKeeper Attiny25/45/85 FW Development Thread BLF A6 FET+7135 Light Troubleshooting and Mod thread …

How to make Hex file:

howto: Use Atmel AVR Studio 5 to make a .hex file

The version of Atmel AVR Studio 5 that works is 'as5installer-stable-5.1.208-full.exe' - the version you'll find if you get it through Atmel's site IS BROKEN AND WILL NOT INSTALL! Search for the exact filename above to get the one that works. This applies to firmwares where the authors have released the source code - so for instance, minimo (momentary switches), minidrv (clicky switches), and the older version of luxdrv. NLITE is supplied only as a pre-built ready to use hex file so the steps s…