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What is the difference between the M2 and X2 series of chips?
The M2 series chips are the standard devices allowing up to 1800 lines of BASIC code and common interfacing protocols such as RS232 (serial), infra-red and I2C. They also support parallel task processing. The X2 series have a larger memory capacity for longer programs and more variables (RAM).
What can a PICAXE 08M2 chip do?
This chip supports up to 6 inputs/outputs with 3 analogue/touch sensor channels. All M2 series parts support enhanced features such as configurable i/o pins, parallel tasks, ring tone music and touch sensor inputs.
What is a 08M2 microcontroller?
PICAXE-08M2 microcontroller. The smallest, but most popular, PICAXE microcontroller. Very popular in education due to its low cost and small size, but also very popular in a wide range of hobbyist projects. Small but perfectly formed! This chip supports up to 6 inputs/outputs with 3 analogue/touch sensor channels.
What does a PICAXE microcontroller do?
PICAXE is a microcontroller system based on a range of Microchip PIC microcontrollers. PICAXE devices are Microchip PIC devices with pre-programmed firmware that enables bootloading of code directly from a PC, simplifying hobbyist embedded development (not unlike the Arduino and Parallax BASIC Stamp systems).
What was PICAXE made for?
Originally designed as an educational system for schools, the PICAXE system has now also been widely adopted by hundreds of thousands of ‘hobbyists’ due to its ease of use. Each year thousands of high school students are also introduced to electronics and microcontrollers via building a PICAXE project.
How do I connect my PICAXE to my computer?
The easiest way to connect your PICAXE to a PC is via an AXE027 cable, which is available for about $20. The AXE027 cable is approximately 70 inches long, and has a standard USB Type A male connector on one end, and a 3.5mm 3-conductor plug on the other.
What is a Picaxe chip?
A PICAXE chip is a standard Microchip PIC microcontroller that has been pre-programmed with the PICAXE bootstrap firmware code. The bootstrap code enables the PICAXE microcontroller to be re-programmed ‘in position’ directly via a simple ‘three wire’ download cable connection.
How does a Picaxe chip work?
Who created PICAXE?
Revolution Education
PICAXE devices are Microchip PIC devices with pre-programmed firmware that enables bootloading of code directly from a PC, simplifying hobbyist embedded development (not unlike the Arduino and Parallax BASIC Stamp systems). PICAXE devices have been produced by Revolution Education (Rev-Ed) since 1999.
What is PICAXE editor?
PICAXE Editor 6 is the recommended Windows software for programming, testing and simulating BASIC, Blockly and flowchart programs for PICAXE. Download. Windows Compatible. Mac Compatible. Linux Compatible.
What are the different chip sizes for PICAXE?
The various different PICAXE chip sizes (8, 14, 18, 20, 28 and 40 pins) give great flexibility on how the system can be used – simply select the chip size as required for your project. On PICAXE parts almost all the pins can be user configured to be an output, a digital (on/off) input, an analogue input or a touch sensor.
What’s the difference between PICAXE 08 and 08m2?
The PICAXE-08M2 replaces the older PICAXE-08 and PICAXE-08M chips. The following table gives a brief summary of the various PICAXE chips. For a more detailed comparison please see the PICAXE manuals and pinout diagrams. The same software, BASIC language and USB download cable is shared between all the PICAXE chips.
What do you need to know about the PICAXE microcontroller?
A PICAXE chip is a standard Microchip PIC microcontroller that has been pre-programmed with the PICAXE bootstrap firmware code. The bootstrap code enables the PICAXE microcontroller to be re-programmed ‘in position’ directly via a simple ‘three wire’ download cable connection.
Why are PICAXE chips used in high school?
Each year thousands of high school students are also introduced to electronics and microcontrollers via building a PICAXE project. PICAXE chips are popular because they are very low-cost, and simple to program using free, easy-to-learn software. The PICAXE chip can react to input sensors and switch outputs on and off accordingly.