AXE005U PICAXE-20M2 Starter Pack (USB)

AXE005U PICAXE-20M2 Starter Pack (USB)

This PICAXE-20M2 Starter Pack is a self-assembly kit, based on the PICAXE-20M2 Microcontroller.

The starter pack is targeted at schools and general educational purposes, but the open design also makes it very useful for hobbyists to use it as a project board, or for any one who wants to self study, or learning by experimenting.

The PICAXE-20M2 Starter Pack includes both a training board, PICAXE-20M2 microcontroller, AXE027 download cable and a battery box. The software needed is free, so all extra you need to get started, is a computer and batteries. Furthermore, free training resources and tutorials are provided in the PICAXE manual (Part 1 - Getting Started).

The project board comes with assembly instructions, and when completed, the board will contain the following:

• PICAXE-20M2 microcontroller
• IC socket (to easily replace the PICAXE-20M2 or use with a PICAXE-20X2 microcontroller)
• All necessary extra components for the PICAXE-20M2 (or 20X2) to operate
• Darlington driver buffer chip, that enables you to connect higher power output devices (such as motors, solenoids, relays) directly to the board (current up to 500mA)
• AXE027 USB cable connector

The PICAXE-20M2 Starter Pack can be used with any software application that supports the PICAXE hardware, including the easy to use flowcharting software Logicator for PICAXE and the free PICAXE Programming Editor.