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    Is there a "RCtime" command for PICAXE's

    I'm used to Parallax Basic Stamps, but want to start using PICAXE chips due to their low cost, equally active forums, and easy to use editor. In PBASIC, there is a RCtime command that measures the time it takes for a Resistor-Capacitor circuit to charge/discharge... is there a similar type...
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    PICAXE on Make:

    The PICAXE is absolutely gaining in popularity!!! It is featured as part of one of their "Weekend Projects"... Check it out here: http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2007/09/make_a_picaxe_fade_light.html Power to the PICAXE People!!!
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    PortC - what is it?

    I've read the manual Section 1, page 70 of "Getting Started", but I am still not quite sure exactly what "portC" means... can someone try to explain? Thanks much! Steve
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    HPWM vs PWM

    I'm trying to figure out the differences between the new HPWM and the classic PWM commands... Does anyone have any insights as to the differences and when to use one or the other?
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    More about HPMW command

    For my next robot, I want to use a 28X and L293D to control my two small drive wheels. I think I want to make use of the HPMW command to control speed, but the manual has left me a bit confused... it references "See the hpwm motor driver datasheet for more details.", but I can't find...
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    figure in Section 3 (Output Device 7-Bipolar Stepper Motor) is wrong

    I recently got a small stepper motor which has 4 wires (thus I believe it is a Bipolar). I want to drive it with a PICAXE-08 through a L293D. The diagram showing the pinout of the L293D on page 17 of Section 3 does not seem correct... it shows two motors (I think it is the same drawing that...
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    Controlling motor speed through a SN754410

    I'm looking to control speed and direction of two motors for my next project. The motors are rated at 4.5 volts drawing 175mA. Here is a link to the specific motor (http://www.phenostream.com/products/igm.aspx). I'm thinking of using the PICAXE 14M and a SN754410 which is pin compatible to...
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    Documentation on the new 14m

    Is there any documentation for the new 14M chip? I can't find it and it looks like they are finally shipping...
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    Speed Control on PICAXE 8 Pin Motor Driver Board

    I understand the basic hook up and command structure for controlling on/off and direction for two motors, but is there a way to also control the speed?  
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    How do I edit a message once it is posted

    I tried to create a message in the "sandbox" area, post it, then go back in and edit it. When I try to go back in to edit it, I press "Post New Topic", but I get a screen that says that only the Administrator or author can modify this post... I am the author! What am I...
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    test message

    This is the first message I am writing. After posting, I will try to edit it.  
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    BasicChipSim

    Edited by - Admin on 14/02/2007 11:56:03
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    Free Terminal Program

    I have my PICAXE 08M hooked up to send and receive data to my PC via a serial connection. I can use the terminal program that is built into the Programming Editor, but it requires me to enter the command into the Output Buffer section, then press the "Send" key... Is there a way to...
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