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I may be wrong, but I think that there is a minor error regarding the 08M2 with regards to the Pullup function. In the Pullup command description it mentions 08M2 bit0-bit4 = C.0 to C.4 Implying that Pullup %00011111 is a valid command. But C.0 is an output pin only and cannot have a pullup...

I am just curious, the Picaxe approach is just great. But will the concept ever be applied to provide a newer generation 32 bit family? The PIC32 being an obvious choice. But a downside about the PIC32 are the high pin counts, I think 28 pin is the smallest DIP version?. Whereas the ARM family...

I believe that the Picaxe 08M2 is using the PIC12F1823. I see that it has three timers timer0, timer1, timer2, two 8 bits timers and one 16 bit. Searching the forum I see various threads which utilize timer1, via peekSFR and pokeSFR. I would like to try to use a timer to measure the time period...

I have not built anything yet. But want to! My e-bike is a crank motor type (by Bosch) and provides various assist levels up to 25km/h, above which it just stops providing assistance. But I would really like to go a little faster at times. I believe that the crank mounted motor detects the...

I have a question. I installed PE6 the other day I am using version 6.0.9.2, I just checked for an update, and it says that I am up to date. My question is about the Simulate - Connect to real-life Picaxe. It says that this is currently disabled in this beta version. I have searched the...

I am just curious. I started out using Flowchart and found out that CASE is not supported. I found it easy to add it in using the BASIC code block. Then today I started to look into using Blockly and found out that SELECT CASE isn't available there either. So my question. Why is SELECT CASE...

With the M2 series I notice the absence of setbit, clearbit and togglebit, can't find testbit, maybe that's - bitx ? I cannot understand this because it seems a basic requirement. I am playing with some SFR's and the following code works, but it seems quite inefficient. So my question, is there...

Periodically I get a problem with the AXE027 cable. In Picaxe Programming Editor - Options - Serial Port. see COM2 (not available) AXE027 PICAXE USB. When I click on "Scan for USB Cable" it says "An AXE027 Download Cable is connected to Com2 but is being used by another application". Close the...

Here attached is a working code fragment. At the moment SPI master only. I have a few questions. 1. The hardware SPI is as expected is very fast, however the chip select CS is relatively slow. Question is there anyway I can speed the CS (ENABLE) up? I have tried, but seem to be stuck to the...

The website says that the 14M2 datasheet is the PIC16F1825. But I see the 14M2 has ports C0-5 and B0-5, whereas the 1825 has ports C0-5 and A0-5 meaning that the pins are named differently and in different positions. Then I looked at the 18M2 = PIC16F1847, and compared it to "PICaxe 18M2 SFR...

Hi, just a few assorted questions that have been niggling me! 1. Is there info around that compares the various Pixaxe part #'s, power consumption at various voltages vs clock speeds etc, I notice this parameter isn't mentioned in any spec sheets. 2. Why can't the X2 be compiled to multitask...

I am playing with a graphics LCD, and can see that I really need more Font Table space than the internal EEprom provides (currently using a 14M2). I assume that I can easily add (lets say) a 16kbit I2C. I see that there are existing I2C procedures provided. My question:- Is it possible to load...

As you see, I have not been a member long. But I have to say that I am most impressed by this Forum and its members. I have posted a few questions and within hours I see a reply - usually, with the reply emanating from whatever timezone happens to be "awake" at the time I post. Truly an...

I need to make a small PCB, and have just spent an hour searching for free or low cost PCB layout software. I would like simple to learn and use, auto-routing a good components library and design check etc. So far I lean towards Eagle and Designspark, but I am totally open to suggestions.

I am trying to use the 14M2 with SPI. I read that I have to substitute some code. Question. Is the standard HSpiout MSB of LSB first? I would like to know if there are any compiler directives available so that I can retain the same name and format as the X2 ie. HspiOut ( xx ). ie. - How does the...

I am trying to get to grips with Picaxe Basic. I see that there are two (maybe more?) ways of using port pins. I do not understand the difference between the following. Both do the same thing right?. Is one more efficient code-wise than the other? Which one is the preferred method and why? I...

A week into really working with PicAxe - and pleasantly surprised. Not the sub microseconds results that I am accustomed to using ARM. But perfect for quite a few ideas that I want to pursue. I am tending to use Logicator to learn the structure and then copy/paste/edit into PICAXE. I have a...

I was hoping to be able to program and run a 14M2 on 3.3v Should this be possible? The reason I ask is because the graphics LCD I want to use is made to run on this voltage. I have made a small circuit running off a USB to Serial converter set to 3.3vdc. I have successfully programmed and ran a...

Hi, I ordered some PICAXE parts and forgot to order a USB programmer! However I have some FDTI modules, specifically the MM232R which uses the same FT232RQ chip as the AXE027 here is a link to the part :- http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/DataSheets/Modules/DS_MM232R.pdf The schematic...

I have ordered some Picaxe kits, but in the meantime decided to play with Logicator. This is the latest version installed on a W7 32bit machine. However, when I try the simplest loops such as Start-high1-wait1-low1-wait1-loop back. If I let this run, after a few minutes I get the popup...