PICAXE is a neat entry-level microcontroller system that is relatively cheap to get started with. The chip is programmed with a simple serial connection and the BASIC development environment is free! PICAXE has some excellent educational applications and support, and is a great entryway into more complicated embedded systems. If you’re look for a place to start with microcontrollers, PICAXE is a great way to go!

PICAXE-08M2 microcontroller chip that now offers 8 times more memory over the previous 08M version + lots more features.

Specifications

• Up to 1800 program lines
• Works on supplies as low as 1.8V, ideal for 2 cell, 3V battery packs
• 28 general purpose byte registers
• 6 I/O Pins
• 4 way multi-tasking
• 255 gosub routines stack
• 3 ADC’s
• New time variable that counts elapsed time
• 256 bytes of EEPROM
• 32MHz max speed
• Supports ringtones, servos, digital temperature sensors, infrared I/O on any pin
• Supports DAC, SR latch, hardware serial commands, I2C and motor pwm control
• Now engraved with the PICAXE branding so no confusion on whether it is a plain PIC chip or a pre-programmed PICAXE