"PICAXE" Microcontroller R/C Projects (What the heck is a "Picaxe" ?)
Aiptek Electronic R/C Shutter Switch ! "AipAxe" - User-programmable trigger point/direction - Small footprint, fits into most digital cameras - With Integrated "Model-Finder" Alarm	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Completed!
R/C Programmable LED Sequence/Flasher System "PRO-FLASH" - Supports 8 channels (multiple LEDs/channel) - Maximum of 100 events per sequence - Programmable Pattern/Rate using PC Program! - Programmable Servo control "zones" for channels - 800ma per channel ! (i.e. transistor outputs)	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Sorry... Discontinued
R/C Programmable LED Sequence/Flasher System "MINI-FLASH" - Supports 4 channels (multiple LEDs/channel) - Maximum of 50 events per sequence - Programmable Pattern/Rate using PC Program! - Programmable Servo control "zones" for channels - 800ma per channel ! (i.e. transistor outputs)	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Completed!
R/C Programmable LED Sequencer and LiPo Voltage Monitor "MINI-VOLT" - Supports 3 channels (multiple LEDs/channel) - Maximum of 50 events per sequence - Programmable Pattern/Rate using PC Program! - Programmable Servo control "zones" for channels - 800ma per channel ! (i.e. transistor outputs) - Programmable LiPo Cutoff/Warning Voltage (3s-5s) - Flashes All LEDs fast as a visual warning	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	BETA TESTING!
R/C-controlled PC-Programmable High-Current LED Sequencer Flasher System "MAXI-FLASH  - Supports 4 channels (multiple LEDs/channel) - Maximum of 50 events per sequence - Programmable Pattern/Rate using PC Program! - Programmable Servo control "zones" for channels - 20A+ per channel ! (MOSFET outputs)	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	PENDING!
R/C Glitch Analyzer/Counter "RC-Gotcha" - Servo pulse analyzer/discriminator - Employs unique "Glitch" algorithm - With Integrated "Model-Finder" Alarm	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Working...
Serial LCD Display Driver "LCD#108" - PIC code by Peter Anderson - PCB designed by DIYRC.com - PCB allows for easy assembly of a very versatile Serial LCD driver kit	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Completed!
R/C Servo Reverser "Simple-Rev" - Simple Servo (pulse) Reverser - With Integrated "Model-Finder" Alarm	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Pending
R/C Servo Fail-Safe "Simple-FS" - User-programmable Fail-Safe position - With Integrated "Model-Finder" Alarm	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Pending
R/C Servo Speed Adjuster Interface "Servo Slowdown" - Tiny PIC-based Servo speed interface - Variable speed via potentiometer (Designed and coded by Kevin Goom)	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Completed! (Thanks to Kevin Goom)
R/C In-Flight Data Recorder "RC-BlackBox" - In-Flight Data Logger/Analyzer - RPM, Battery, Temp, Glitches, & Altitude - With Integrated "Model-Finder" Alarm	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Pending
R/C Model Finder/Locator "Locate-Me" - Simple and small "Model-Finder" Alarm - Loud Piezo alarm w/ settable "Sounds" - Integrated Beacon Flasher for nighttime	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Pending
R/C Aerial Video Panning System "Duo-Panner" - 2 Axis Panning System (2 servos) - Stick movement changes servo velocity/speed - With Integrated "Model-Finder" Alarm	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Working... (See Video)
R/C Tachometer "Simple-Tach" - Cheap but accurate Tachometer - Uses magnet(s) and Hall-Effect sensor - Read RPM on LCD display or Laptop	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Pending
R/C Fuel Level Gauge "Simple-Fueler" - Unique Glow Fuel Tank Level Indicator - Uses "capacitive" plates to sense level - Fuel Level indicated on 5 LEDs - Interfaces to existing fuel pumps (auto-stops)	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Pending
R/C Frequency Monitor "Freak-Mon" - Uses a cheap, modified GWS receiver - Integrated Frequency Synthesized Tuner - LCD Display and Jog Dial/Buttons	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Pending
R/C Battery Level Monitor "Simple-Volt" - Simple LED Voltage Monitor - Auto Cell Detect (3s, 4s or 5s LiPo Packs) - 2 LED Output (1-green, 1-red) & Peizo Alarn	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	BETA TESTING
R/C Twin Engine Synchronizer "Simple-Synch" - Dual RPM analyzers - Controls two servos (1 ea. engine) - Synchronizes two Engines using RPM feedbac - Lowers throttle to idle when one motor cuts out	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Pending
R/C Programmable Power Monitor / Recorder "Power-Safe" - Programmable via PC - Gets power from R/C receiver - Records Voltage and Current drain real-time - Records 500 samples during flight for PC analysis	Parts	Building	Testing & Operation	Notes	Pending
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Note: All pictures that follow are "clickable".  Clicking on them will show you an enlargement!
 

What's all this "PICAXE" Stuff ??

    PICAXE microcontrollers are exciting, low-cost, re-programmable chips that can be used as low-cost 'brains' in many kinds of electronic project.  Microcontrollers are exciting new electronic ‘single chip computers’ that are rapidly being introduced into industry and education. The ‘PICAXE’ system is an extremely powerful, yet low cost, microcontroller programming system designed to simplify educational and hobbyist use of microcontrollers. The unique feature of the PICAXE system is that programs are downloaded via a direct cable link straight into the microcontroller, so no expensive programmers or erasers are required. The easy to use software is free, and so this low cost approach also means that students can use the whole programming system at home.  Similar to the Parallax Basic Stamp microcontroller, the PICAXE differs in that it is a self contained controller (i.e. does not use an external EEPROM like the Stamp controllers).  Additionally, the PICAXE incorporates an internal resonator/crystal, buried deep inside the PIC.  Although you are programming a PIC, you are programming it in a "BASIC" like language that is very easy to learn.  Revolution Education (aka RevEd) located in the United Kingdom is the manufacturer of the PICAXE.  If you need a Picaxe quickly, Email me... I might have an extra I could sell you.

The PICAXE microcontrollers are available in four sizes:

• The 8 pin version provides 5 i/o pins (1 analogue input).
• The 18 pin version provides 8 outputs and 5 inputs (3 of the inputs have analogue capabilities).
• The 28-pin version provides 9-17 outputs, 0-12 inputs and 0-4 separate analogue inputs.
• The 40-pin version provides 9-17 outputs, 8-20 inputs and 3-7 separate analogue inputs.
   

PICAXE Comparison
The table below shows a comparison between the various PICAXE microcontrollers.
 

This information, with the pinout diagrams, is also available in .pdf (Acrobat) datasheet format.
Comparison and Pinout Datasheet (pdf)

For a list of the commands supported by the different PICAXE microcontrollers click here.

Another great Picaxe projects link to browse around is http://www.hippy.freeserve.co.uk/

...more coming soon

 

DIYRC.com's New "Picaxe Code Date Base" (Coming soon)

        Other Picaxe Links to consider:

http://www.diyrc.com/RC-14.html
DIYRC.com's Radio Control projects using the Picaxe (USA)

http://www.hippy.freeserve.co.uk/picaxe.htm
Hippy's impeccable Picaxe info (UK)

http://www.rev-ed.co.uk/picaxe/
Picaxe Home Page (RevEd, UK)

http://www.rev-ed.co.uk/picaxe/forum/default.asp
Picaxe Forum (RevEd, UK)

http://www.techsupplies.co.uk/cgi-bin/techsupplies.storefront
Where to Purchase Picaxes (RevEd)

http://phanderson.com/picaxe/picaxe.html
Peter Anderson's Picaxe Webpage/Code examples (where to buy Picaxes in the USA)

http://www.picaxe.orcon.net.nz/
Stan's Excellent Picaxe webpage with tons of info/examples (NZ)

http://research.plistin.com/picaxe/
Andypro's Picaxe Webpages (I/O expanders, SPI stuff and other goodies!)
 

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