PICAXE 08

PICAXE 08 and PICAXE 08M circuits, layouts, tips and tricks for teachers and students.  For more advanced users I have added more information on Data Logging, Servo, Infrared and Serial and communications. Feedback and submissions welcome… Andrew Hornblow: picaxe@paradise.net.nz

Teachers & Students: -

PICAXE in action in the classroom in South Taranaki New Zealand – Y5 to Y8
   

Basic Circuit Diagrams:

Here is the basic circuit diagram I use.  The chip is turned around so the indent is on the right.  This way the +ve supply is at the top and –ve is at the bottom.  This makes sketching circuits easy.  Note the 3 volt supply which I strongly recommended to prevent the chip from being damaged or overloaded.  At 3 volts all pins current limit and all pins on the chip are virtually short circuit proof.