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The PICAXE is a standard Microchip PIC microcontroller with pre-programmed bootstrap loader that enables loading via a TTL level serial adapter instead of a dedicated programmer. They are typically programmed using a BASIC interpeter provided free of charge by Revolution Education that produce and distribute the chips.

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How can a USB-RS232 converter manually assert its TX pin?

I made a custom PICAXE-based PCB that integrates all of the components needed to program the microcontroller. I assumed everything was fine because I could use it to program under Windows just fine. However, under Mac OSX I was unable to program…
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What is the difference between PIC and PICAXE?

The impression I get is that PICAXE is based on the PIC cores, but geared to beginners, but I wanted to make sure before committing to any particular platform.
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If YOU were starting out now, what PIC16F-compatible IDE and compiler would you choose, and why?

This is going to be a bit long as I wanted to cover all the obvious questions before they arise, give a rationale to some of my thinking, and prove I've done my groundwork! If time is short, skip down to the tl;dr section to get to the meat. The…
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Which of the following methods should I use to actuate a solenoid from a microcontroller?

I've been studying the PICAXE microcontroller as a driver for a set of three 12VDC solenoid valves (though I may choose the 24V models). For reference, the controller will use a temperature sensor to determine when to actuate the solenoids, in…
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Bit Banging a PICAXE 08M2 as an I2C Slave

Only the X2 parts of the PICAXE family support I2C slave compatibility, but I need to have an 08M2 to act as an I2C slave on a board that I have. Unfortunately I don't have the option of changing micro-controller or making a new board. I've been…
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ADC input protection?

I need to sample an analog voltage from a sensor (0-12v) in an environment where large voltage spikes may be induced in the transmission line, what's the best (simple and cheap) method of protecting the ADC input pin of a PICAXE? FYI: I'm thinking…
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Stepper Motor Pulses Making it reverse

I have 2 stepper motors in my micromouse. Every so often one of the stepper motors will turn back one step. My set up is a PICAXE and a ULN2803A and to clock the pulses i just turn the outputs on or off on the picaxe. The stepper motors are back to…
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PICAXE and RFA001

I have two 40x2 with a RFA001. I whant to send 1 if the I push the pusher and high a led to know if it recived the code. It seems that doesn't work. It's correct? Transmitter: main: if pinD.3 = 1 then high D.2 W1 = 1 serout…
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Basic PNP transistor on a microprocessor output pin

I have a 5v microprocessor that needs a PNP transistor between it and the common anode of an LED display, as it can't source enough current to drive all of the LED's without burning up. I understand in principle how the transistor connects, but…
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Multiple micro controllers to control LED matrix

I am planning to use 5 40 pin Picaxe micro-controllers to control a 70x70 LED board matrix. My plan is to use 4 of the micro-controllers to control the LEDs and the 5th to tell the other micro-controllers which lights to turn on and off. first of…
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Female audio jack connections for PICAXE programmer cable

I have this 1/8 inline stereo audio jack connector without a datasheet: I want to use it for connecting a USB programming cable to a PICAXE. I am unable to identify which pins connect to sleeve, ring, and tip. Is there standard layout or some…
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Looking for a PIC board with webserver

I am looking for a PIC which has a webserver builtin or has the ability to install one(with) . I want to experiment connecting in reasonable price please)two PIC/PICAXE boards or different type and send data from one to another. I will be running a…
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Connecting a BlinkM to a PICAXE

Has anyone been able to get a PICAXE working with the BlinkM? What is the I2C speed?
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How to make a picaxe service remote for a pioneer ir controller for a DVR - 660H and DVP 540H DVD recorder

How to make a picaxe service remote for a pioneer ir controller for a DVR - 660H and DVP 540H DVD recorder
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Programming a PICAXE with an Arduino

Can you program a PICAXE microcontroller with an Arduino Duemilanove Maybe with the ICSP (6 pin) header?
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