Picaxe microcontrollers provide a straightforward, low‑cost platform for building simple to moderately complex embedded projects. They are programmed in a BASIC‑derived language, allowing rapid development of control logic for robotics, sensor arrays, and hobby‑grade automation. The family spans 8‑pin and 18‑pin variants, giving options for compact boards or designs that need additional I/O, parallel tasking and larger memory.
Key considerations include operating voltage, typically 4.5‑5 V from a battery pack, and the availability of through‑hole pins that simplify soldering and prototyping. Compatibility with common sensor modules, touch inputs and expansion boards enhances flexibility, while the built‑in interpreter ensures reliable execution without extensive configuration. These attributes make Picaxe devices a practical choice for projects that require easy integration and dependable performance.
Code: MCU-60132
PICAXE-08M2 microcontroller chip.PICAXE is a neat entry-level microcontroller system that is relatively cheap to get started with. More Details...
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Code: MCU-60135
The new generation 18 pin PICAXE microcontroller now has parallel tasking touch sensors and more memory/RAM.See the Info Sheet for a comparison of features between the 18M2 and the 18M2+PICAXE is a neat entry-level microcontroller system that is relatively cheap to get started with. More Details...
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Code: KIT-70011
This is a very basic beginner's kit for 8 pin PICAXE microcontrollers. Includes a handful of easy-to-solder through-hole components. Be sure to purchase the 8-pin PICAXE below. A battery snap is provided in this kit but the board must only be driven with a 4.5 to 5V battery pack. More Details...
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