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Hello I'm testing digital inputs on the Picaxe28X1 porta in "if" statements and I found by experimenting that the program would only recognize the simulator porta settings when both the porta pins (>170) and the corresponding portc pins were set. Is this strange or is it normal? Also, is...

Hello In what way might I interface/buffer 12V (automotive) as digital input to the Picaxe28X1? I'm supposing the voltage must be dropped to 4-5V? What components, digital and/or IC should I use? Can anyone point me to a cicuit? Suggestions will be appreciated - I need help. Orville