Recent content by robert.higginson

I have a supply of the Picaxe 18 pin project boards (CHI030 & CHI035) that I can use. The toys are large Tonka toys as in the photograph. The 3 levers are slider switches which control the 3 motors (toy forwards/backwards; arm up/down; shovel up/down). There are also two push switches beneath...

I have several motorised toys that I would like to convert to become programmable devices. I have several Picaxe developer boards and thought that it should be possible to use these to turn on/off the various options within the toy depending on the code. The toys in question have several simple...

Hi, Has any one connected the T4 project board to either an LCD or OLED screen? I seem to have killed a few off this week. I connected a LCD screen directly to the test pin point and the +V/0V to the connections at the bottom right corner connections. It worked initially but became fainter...

Thanks for the idea. The code is the same as I tried earlier. Same effect - flashing led but no change to the values within the debug window. I know that this is not quite what you asked for but hopefully it might give you a clue to what I have done. I used your code and changed the trig to...

Hi, I am playing with some SRF005 modules and don't seem to be getting anywhere. I have connected the +5, 0v to the +v and 0v on the input side of the CHI035 board (with 18M2) fitted. I have connected the middle pin of the SRF005 to input 0 (C.0) of the CHI035 board. Hopefully the idea is to...

I am attempting to link a CHI030 (old style) board with a 18M2 picaxe to several very simple input and output devices and it may just be getting late but I cannot seem to be able to make it work. I have connected simple push to make switches to input marked 0-1-2-6-7, I believe that the RESET...

I am currently teaching the "Controlling Systems Using IT" unit within the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT using a range of PICAXE 08M and 18M systems. I am looking to make contact with anyone working in a similar college or school that is also teaching this unit to share ideas, worksheets...

Please bear with my request as I am new to this and so not at all good. I have successfully used and program the various project boards and want to create similar (but simpler) on a breadboard to control a simple 3v toy motor, a LED, and a LDR using a 18pin PicAxe (18M2). I know that this...

Hi, I have played around with the buggy and school experimenter boards and feel confident enough to start creating my own individual project. I have an old battery operated dog that I feel would be a good project to start with. I need a system to control the 3 motors (forward and backwards), 2...

I have made up several MOD001/CHI007 Buggies. They all work and can be programmed - the problem is that the elastic band wheels seem to be very selective on the type of surface the work on and the speed seems very sluggish. Is there a good alternative to the wheels? How do I make the buggy go...

Has anyone got any of the following project kits that they no longer require or know where I can purchase them from as they seem to be discontinued. MOD002 : Washing machine MOD010 : Robot Arm MOD020 : Colour/Smartie Sorter :) Thanks.

Is it possible to operate the "t4 PICAXE Trainer" - part number AXE055 - using a 3xAA battery pack - similar to the other kits?