Recent content by Gryphe

I've asked questions in the past, performing a relatively large amount of research concerning the development of my very first robot. I finally figured out there was no harm in asking an entire forum filled with experts (and lesser experts, such as myself) exactly what's the best way to go...

This is a question concerning the PICAXE-28X1 Starter Pack (Which is listed as the PICAXE-28A Starter Pack on the website.) Does it require a separate motor driver chip to control forward-reverse motions on a DC motor? It's rather unclear at the moment.

I've spent most of my day staring at the great amount of PIC-based kits currently available, until I came across PICAXE. However, I'm not entirely sure what products to go with. My plans are to create a robotic insect, guided through a great variety of sensors. I want to keep it as small as...