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Hello all I am wanting to create a simple system that will close a sliding door to a chicken coop. Rather than use inputs from an LDR or switch or similar to activate the closing of the door I would like to link this function to a digital clock timer, the time frame would be 10 - 12 hours in...

Hello Everyone I am trying to make up a less expensive version of the USB download cable for my students to use. In the past (on older versions of windows) I was able to use two cables in serial, one being a USB to serial converter and the other being a serial to 3.5mm audio jack. I currently...

Hello All I was given a 5 pin HY-SRF05 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor Module for Arduino. I am trying to use it with a 14M2 chip. I have looked through the threads in the forum and also at lets make robots with no luck at this point. The pins are in this order VCC, TRIG, ECHO, OUT, GND. I have also...

Hello All May be a dumb question, but I would like to know, could I use a Generic USB to 3.5mm jack to program my picaxe? I am trying to find an affordable solution for my students as most cannot afford to pay $30AU for the cable. Thank you Gaetano

Hello all I am wanting to make a infrared remote controlled toy using a 14M chip and 2 L293D driver chips. The code isn't a problem, getting the motors to run at the same is. The motors are rated at 1.5 - 3v. I have provide both L293D's with thier own power supply. Is there a certain...

Hello All I am trying to help a student with a remote control project where they will use the 433 Tx & Rx to operate the vehicle. I do not know enough about the 433Mhz Tx & Rx. I wonder if anyone could help me in relation to, how are the TX & Rx connected to the 08M picaxe? And also does the...

Hello I am new to PICAXE and I want to introduce it at my school. I only have the 8 Pin Pic Starter Module Kit to work with. Could any one help me with an idea of how to wire up two two separate motors to create a vehicle that moves forward or backwards, thank you for any suggestions. Gaetano