PICAXE Standard 18 Board Differences

Hi Folks,

What are the differences between these 2 boards?



and


CHI030

aside from the obvious? The second is the one I bought ready-assembled (CHI030) from a started set; the photo on the top is one I just ordered from the net, mistakenly assuming they were identical. The CHI030 has separate contacts alongside the 18M2 chip, which I use for a MOSFET, bypassing the Darlington. Will the one at the top do the same things for me (I don't have a model number for the board at the top and I couldn't read it in the photo)?

Thanks!

Take care, Joe.

joe paul said:

What are the differences between these 2 boards?

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About 15 years.

The original CHI030 is now updated to the 'B' revision, the main difference is the reset switch (no longer required by 18M2) chips, is no longer pre-fitted as well as the row of pads between the two chip sockets..
You'll probably find you get the same one as you had in the starter pack and it is just an old photo online.

Hi Technical,

Thanks for the info! As long as I can use the 18M2 in either, I am good! I do like that row of pads between the 2 chips!

Take care, Joe.