JTAG is a useful tool that allows “developers” additional debugging options to our Q.board Arduino Compatible Board. This blog post will focus on Segger MINI Jtag and Windows installation but Linux setup should be very similar.
Segger Mini JTAG – Jlink
First, you need to remove the Raspberry Pi 3 from your Q.board. Install the Atmel Studio program from Microchip website ( It´s FREE ). Before to open Atmel Studio, connect your Segger MINI JTAG to your computer and to our Q.board. Windows recognize automatically the JTAG, you don´t need to install any other drivers or similar. Switch ON the robot and follow the next steps:
Launch Atmel Studio Program and click…
Select Tool as “J-Link”, Device as “ATAMD21G18A”, Interface as “SWD” and Apply…
Click Read…
Click Memories ( Left of the Device Programming window )
Select the Firmware or File you want to upload to the Q.board.
SIMPLE EH?. CONGRATULATIONS!!!, you have the latest files loaded into your Q.board. Enjoy!!!
I do not have my Q.board yet but would like to get a JTAG, so I have all tools available to me once mine arrives. Do you have any suggestions on what brand or type works best? As I am “new” to electronics and so far in my experience it can be hit or miss when ordering components. I have had some experiences with components not working once they arrive. Anyway if you know of a reliable source that would be much appreciated.
Hi Pamela, based on our technics knowledge the best JTAG is from the Company Segger. The best website to learn about ATMEL Microcontrollers is this http://www.avr-tutorials.com/
Thanks for your kind comment. The Thecorpora Team