ATTiny85 programming error

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Hi everyone,
I'm having a bit of trouble with programming an ATTiny85 using an Arduino Uno. I've previously been able to program them quite easily using the method shown here; http://highlowtech.org/?p=1695 I've tried using both a homemade programming shield and wiring a breadboard, but I get the same error each time;

avrdude: Yikes! Invalid device signature.
Double check connections and try again, or use -F to override
this check.

I don't know what this means or how to fix it. I know my wiring is good, the breadboard is at least quadruple checked and I have used the shield many many times before. Any suggestions or ideas?
~Josh

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Make sure the right board is selected in the boards menu.

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I have it set to Attiny85 and have tried both 1Mhz and 8Mhz internal oscillator, both of which I've been able to use in the past.

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The wrong board is my usual way to fail to upload a sketch. That's all I got.

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Well thanks for the suggestion :slight_smile: