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    missing files in axe027 download XP

    I've recently had some trouble reloading the axe027 USB drivers. When re-installing these on Win XP pro, two files are missing; ftdiunin.exe and ftdiun2k.ini. Only by selecting the manual mode and ignoring these omissions can I install. The software cannot be uninstalled on my machine without...
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    20X2 C.6 input only debacle

    I wasted a lot of time on schematic and PCB artwork, and troubleshooting on the 20X2 C.6 input only issue. An output on that pin simply doesn't work... and I know from the Forum posts now that this is a Microchip design "feature". I can't seem to find it anywhere in the manuals or X2...
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    Parallel LCD- thanks Hippy!

    I'm working on another home project and once again am using Picaxes. I needed to implement a simple display and control termnal via a 4x20 reflective LCD display (parallel interface) and a few buttons input. It will have a 300+ ft long, optically isolated current loop serial link to a 40X1 chip...
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    40x1 support in simulator lacking

    Sure would be nice if the simulator would support the extra ports of the 40 pin parts. Or did I miss some configuration setting? Also, when set to 28X1 mode, I can't edit variables. It will let me enter a value, but it does not register the change. I don't know if that's an unimplemented...
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    40x1 port C power on glitch (on)

    I ran into a problem with my antique diesel engine controller application for the 40x1, and hope someone might have some suggestions. The port c outputs come up in a semi random state (mostly on) when power is applied. I can immediately set them low, but thats too late for the air solenoid...
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    Program Editor Observations

    I just finished coding and intial testing for a 40x1 project; about 300 lines of executeable for an engine controller and remote display/control unit with opto isolated current loop serial link between. I was happy to be able to use the picaxe once again because of the enhancements added to the...
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    Count, Servo and Interrupt interactions

    In a project using the 40x1, I have a "background" interrupt routine which recieves serial data packets periodically via the hw serial port. The main program occasionally uses rc servos for brief on-off controls. The program needs to wait 2 seconds for the mechanical servo to move to new...
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    Preprogram of pin 6 toggle still there?

    The last batch of 18x parts I got from Dr Anderson (phanderson.com) here in the US don't have the preprogrammed pulsing pin 0. My previous parts did, and so I have to ask: Are the 18x's still preloaded with a basic program to make pin 6 toggle? (This was a very nice feature to easily confirm a...
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    Serial Input Timeout

    I was wondering if a timeout for serial inputs has been added yet, or if someone has a clever work around for this problem. I'd like to use a 28x for an remote start/shutdown/monitor of a Lister CS antique diesel for my offgrid homestead, but I need to be able to communicate data to another...
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