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Starter packs explained

To get started with the PICAXE® system a starter pack is recommended. All starter packs contain:

  • CDROM with software & manuals
  • Download cable (USB)
  • Battery box
PICAXE-08 proto board
Small self-assembly board to allow rapid prototyping of PICAXE-08 circuits. The board provides the basic circuit and download connector, with a small prototyping area to allow connection of input and output circuits. Requires an 8 pin PICAXE® chip, available separately.

Also available as a start pack which includes all the standard starter pack contents with:

  • PICAXE-08 protoboard (Self assembly)
  • PICAXE-08M chip

Description Code 1+
PICAXE-08 proto board 3707 £1.99
08M USB starter pack 3712 £15.99

PICAXE-18 project board

The PICAXE-18 standard interface board is a pre-assembled board fitted with a darlington driver chip so that output devices such as motors and buzzers can be connected directly to the board. Supports 5 inputs and 8 outputs. Requires an 18 pin PICAXE® chip.
Also available as a start pack which includes all the standard starter pack contents with:

  • PICAXE-18 project board (assembled)
  • PICAXE-18X chip
PICAXE-18 project board

The PICAXE-20 standard interface board is a self assembly board fitted with a darlington driver chip so that output devices such as motors and buzzers can be connected directly to the board. Supports 8 inputs (4 ADC) and 8 outputs. Requires a 20 pin PICAXE® chip.
Also available as a start pack which includes all the standard starter pack contents with:

  • PICAXE-20 project board (assembled)
  • PICAXE-20M chip
Description Code 1+
18 project board 3708 £4.75
18X USB starter pack 3714 £19.99
Description Code 1+
PICAXE-20 project board 3718 £2.99
20M USB starter pack 3719 £16.99

PICAXE Download cables

The PICAXE software downloads programs into the PICAXE chip via a very low cost serial or USB download cable. You simply place the matching ‘stereo’ socket on the project board and then download the program directly into the PICAXE chip. Original cables available in serial or USB format (top image). *NEW* EasyUSB Download cable is now available (bottom image): The EasyUSB download cable is a unique ‘driverless’ plug’n’play cable. The cable works instantly on any USB port computer without any IT support and works with all software titles (latest versions may be required) that support PICAXE chip programming.

Features:
  • No virtual COM port to select.
  • Four diagnostic LEDs to show: correctly connected and operating, computer software is transmitting, PICAXE chip is correctly connected and transmitting.
  • Powered by the USB port (5V supply breakout also available).
The EasyUSB also features a unique remote ‘class set program’ function – download a PICAXE program into the EasyUSB’s memory and then you can program any number of student boards away from the computer. Simply connect to the student’s board, press the ‘program’ button and then watch the LEDs for a pass/ fail indication.

Description Code 1+
Serial download cable 3715 £2.50
USB download cable 3716 £9.99
EasyUSB download cable 3720 £9.99

PICAXE programming editor software

The PICAXE programming editor software allows programs to be developed using flowcharts, logic or basic. The software can be simulated on screen or downloaded into a PICAXE® chip. Supplied on CD.

Logicator for PIC micros software
The Logicator software lets students quickly develop flowcharts by dragging operations onto the screen and connecting them together. The flowchart can be simulated or downloaded in to a PICAXE® chip. This CD is supplied with a site licence for the entire school.
Description Code 1+
Programming editor 3709 £3.00
Description Code 1+
Logicator for PICs 3710 £199.00

PICAXE® is a registered trademark licensed by Microchip Technology Inc. to Revolution Education Ltd

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