USA: $28 Picaxe Starter Kit (2)

papaof2

Senior Member
Should I add some cliches here?

The early bird gets the worm.
Carpe Diem.

And a new one: Buy one before you post about it ;-)
 

erco

Senior Member
JK, I don't need one. But 'fess up, who bought 'em? Had to be forum peeps.

BTW the seller says he may have more. Will advise!
 

inglewoodpete

Senior Member
I bought one but it was about 12 years ago! Probably paid a bit more than US$28, though. At the time, the chip that came with the kit was an 18X. You get better value with the 18M2 (18M2+?).
 

erco

Senior Member
Isn't this an older kit? Might not even be an 18M2... CD pictured says Windows XP/Vista!
 

papaof2

Senior Member
I think that's an 18X.

As you said, worth it if only for the AXE027 cable. The chip and protoboard are a bonus and adequate for measuring voltage with resistive diveiders and current with the ACSxxx series. Whether an 18X is useful depends on what level your projects might be...
 

inglewoodpete

Senior Member
Isn't this an older kit? Might not even be an 18M2... CD pictured says Windows XP/Vista!
The picture shows the (assembled) board, which does not have a reset-pin pullup resistor fitted. Only the M2s used Leg 4 as C.5 (logic input), rather than a reset pin. So this kit probably comes with an 18M2. If no-one comes forward and 'fesses up, I'll rest my case ;) , y'rr honour.
 

papaof2

Senior Member
The pictures with the ad include the paperwork which is titled: AXE002 PICAXE-18X Starter Pack and it lists the CHI030 board.
You must scroll down to the last picture.

The current CHI030 board documents talk about using the 18M2 and needing to add a resistor and a reset switch for the 18/18A/18M/18X. The board in the picture has neither resistor nor switch so it appears to be a newer CHI030 board with an older reference document for the starter kit.
 
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papaof2

Senior Member
Based on today's exchange rate, cost of items from RevEd - plus postage. The eBay offer was a good deal ;-)
18M2 $3.41
AXE027 $17.09
CHI030 $8.13
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Total $28.63
 
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