PICAXE is a microcontroller system that uses low cost FLASH memory based microcontrollers with a unique, pre-programmed PICAXE bootstrap code. This gives a device that may be reprogrammed typically 100,000 times without the need for an expensive and complicated programmer.
PICAXE is programmed using a simple BASIC language or by using an intuitive graphical flowchart system, enabling younger students and hobbyists to start generating programs quickly and easily.
Programming is carried out via a simple serial or USB cable which means that a simple project kit is easily assembled. In addition to the microcontroller chips, starter, tutorial, and upgrade kits are available to provide a complete PICAXE solution.
This PICAXE X2 microcontroller chip comes in a 20-pin package. Every pin is individually configurable for greater I/O flexibility. These latest designs of the PICAXE chip feature increased memory, scratchpad and RAM, plus additional features such as the ability to boot or run programs from I2C memory, additional timers, a SRLatch and additional interrupts.
Suitable for education, industry and hobbyists
Low cost and simple to use
Can be programmed using an intuitive graphical flowchart
Easy to use Program Editor software
28- and 40-Pin versions are available also in surface mount types
Q. Would 6v - 4 AA batteries be too much for the chip?
A. Hi Hasan, thank you for your question. 6V is too high, 3 x AA batteries at 4.5V is fine to use or more commonly a stabilised 5V PSU would be used as a permanent solution like 85-2955
