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PICAXE
Apr 20, 2006 19:37:45 GMT -5
Post by Jeff Ledger on Apr 20, 2006 19:37:45 GMT -5
I just ordered (and received) the 28X which has 8/8 input/outputs and 600 lines of code storage. Very cool. I'm planning to use it to replace some very old "quizzing" hardware in our teen church group. You should see the gear they are using! The box was made in the late 70's and uses transistors, lamps to create the logic. The PICAXE will replace the entire internals with just a few LED's and some resistors. AWESOME technology. I'll take some pictures of the insides of the old units, they must be seen to be believed. (9 - 9volt batteries power the unit)
Jeff
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PICAXE
Apr 21, 2006 0:26:17 GMT -5
Post by retrobits on Apr 21, 2006 0:26:17 GMT -5
Just curious, where did you find the 28X? I don't see them on the eBay listings for that one seller, and I'm not sure where else to find one. I might want to order one or more 18X chips next.
- Earl
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PICAXE
Apr 21, 2006 6:38:35 GMT -5
Post by Jeff Ledger on Apr 21, 2006 6:38:35 GMT -5
Peter Anderson, (The same person you got the kit from) has many items in stock even though he doesn't list them on ebay. As they say, if you don't have, it's because you didn't ask... He's been very helpful with requested items. Jeff
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dilbert
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PICAXE
Apr 29, 2006 12:55:38 GMT -5
Post by dilbert on Apr 29, 2006 12:55:38 GMT -5
hi guys, I'm reading along. ---"Lurking"-- With interest!, I might add. !! dilbert
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PICAXE
May 2, 2006 4:39:22 GMT -5
Post by thurstan on May 2, 2006 4:39:22 GMT -5
Seem to be struggling a bit with this at the moment, which might require some reading up on how to use solderless breadboards!
My problem is that I cant seem to write to the picaxe. I hook it up to the serial port, give it some power and the software successfully detects what picaxe I am using. thats great. My problem is when I try to clear the memory or upload a program to it I get an error saying cable not connected or something similar.
as far as I can tell the serial port connector is connected to the right pins. any ideas?
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PICAXE
May 2, 2006 10:01:14 GMT -5
Post by Jeff Ledger on May 2, 2006 10:01:14 GMT -5
Any chance you can give us more details on your setup? I'm assuming you have the 03X chip, and have created the three wire serial interface using a DB9 connection. Which pins are you tied to?
Jeff
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PICAXE
May 2, 2006 10:04:18 GMT -5
Post by Jeff Ledger on May 2, 2006 10:04:18 GMT -5
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May 3, 2006 5:07:30 GMT -5
Post by thurstan on May 3, 2006 5:07:30 GMT -5
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