AVRs have certain strengths compared to other microcontrollers but are less well-known or understood. The author wrote this guide to introduce AVRs to those who... » 

AVRs have certain strengths compared to other microcontrollers but are less well-known or understood. The author wrote this guide to introduce AVRs to those who have little or no microcontroller background and encourage them to start using these useful devices with easy projects to try. «