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    Lowest Power for 40X2 - Hibernate?

    Hi, I am working on a 40X2 project where I am trying to use the least possible power. I have found the hibernate command which seems ideal for what I want, as it uses very little power when it isn't running and is only awoken when an external stimulus is applied. However, it doesn't seem that...
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    Writing words into the scratchpad

    Hi, I am looking to write values of more than 255 into the scratchpad, preferably using the data commands, is this possible?
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    Picaxe Editor 6

    Hi, I am testing beta version 6.0.6.2 of the programming editor and thought I would list some feedback. Firstly, I am a big fan of the new "look". The functionality is better, it is good to be able to get at many more of the features now. I already use this preferentially over the old version...
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    trouble programming 40x2

    Hi, I am trying to program my SMD 40X2, but the PC can't even detect the firmware... I have done the usual checks, however, these have not helped. I have just looked on the terminal, and I can see the "hello I am you picaxe 40X2" string. I have tried entering data in the output buffer and it is...
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    smd programming socket eagle file

    Does anyone have an eagle library with the SMD programming socket?
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    40X2 eagle library

    Does anyone have a 40X2 part in eagle they would be happy to post? If it is the SMD version, then that would be even better, but I can get away with just a schematic part. Thanks.
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    Wireless transmission

    I want to transmit some data wirelessly, but I have a big constraint on the size of the product, so which method of wireless transmission has a transmitter with the smallest footprint. Price and power consumption are also factors. I don't need to transmit very much data and the speed is unlikely...
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    Labeling push to make buttons

    I know this is not really the right place to ask, but I couldn't think of any where else more appropriate. I have made a key pad with these buttons http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/3731678/?origin=PSF_116713|fp and I want to put numbers on the buttons, but I am not sure how as they are...
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    Programming for a daily function

    How would you code for the picaxe to do something at a certain time every day? I know you cant time for that long, so is there a way you can use the clock on the serial lcd displays? Thanks
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    standard serial OLED display Vs. Budget

    What is the difference between the budget and the standard OLED Display modules? I looked at the standard data sheet but it is wrong, so I can't compare it to the budget one.
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    Starting multiple programs in basic

    Hi, I have searched the manual but I can't find anything about starting multiple programs in basic? I know how to do it for flow charts but not in basic? I am using an 18M2 if that helps? Thanks again!
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    looping a program

    Hi, a really quick question, if I want to make a program loop a set amount of times and then goto... is that possible? How do I do that? Thanks
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    Teaching myself about variables, can you help?

    Hi, I am trying to teach myself about variables, can I clear something up. I am trying to make a key pad, and I want to have the codes digits stored in the bits. Can I do that? could the pin the program is looking at be defined by a variable? also can I say 'let W1=W1+1' ? thanks a lot. I don't...
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    Upgrading the KS0108

    Hi, I am just wondering if it is possible to change the standard KS0108 to one with a serial input, using the LED042 chip? Sorry to keep asking so many questions at the moment, I promise I will get the hang of it soon! :D Thanks Again
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    manually changing variables on chip

    I am making a climate control monitor and I want to have it so you can set the temp. on the device, using built in buttons how do i program this? Is it possible?
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    multiple things on 1 display

    hi, I want to have a an LCD display on my temp. and humidity monitor and I want to have both the temp and the humidity displayed on the screen at either end, and ideally it would have the name of the profile it is set to at the bottom, how do I go about doing this? Thanks a lot!
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