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+# Programming for the `atmega382p`
+
+## Dependencies
+
+```bash
+dnf install avr-gcc avr-binutils avr-gcc-c++ avr-libc avrdude
+```
+
+Note: The `avr-libc` files will be located in `/usr/avr`.
+
+## Build
+
+It is assumed that the board will be available on `/dev/ttyUSB0`. Your user
+should be part of the `dialout` group.
+
+```bash
+bash build.sh buttons
+```