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    Alternative software for the PCB Scope module

    Just out of curiosity will the RevEd PCB Scope module work with any other software? A Internet search shows that there are a number of programs that work with Oscilloscope modules. I have no idea if these modules all conform to set standards, or are they one off designs with no commonality. If...
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    Problem with i2c 1602 display

    I have a project (a simple countdown timer) that ideally needs a display to show number of seconds being set then the seconds counting down. I have no problem with the program but including a 1602 display is causing problems. Details of the display = QAPASS 1602A fitted with a "Smart LCD...
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    Problem with code from 2013 (UV exposure box for PCB's)

    I have now reached a point where I would like to make my own PCB's and now want to make a UV exposure box. I found an excellent design that uses a 08m2 picaxe with an ic2 driven display that uses a rotary encoder. This design is by Jari Majaniemi which can be found at :-...
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    How do you connect a GBX018 Motor/Gearbox to the outside world?

    I have a GBX018 Motor/Gearbox that I would like to drive a length of M6 threaded studding. However the output shaft from the gearbox is about 5mm across with two flats. I am having difficulty trying to find a means of coupling it to the studding. Has anybody found a reliable method of connecting...
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    Cat Detector

    Hi There, Now I no longer have a dog to carry out the work I wish to make a picaxe controlled device to prevent the local cats from using my front and rear gardens as a loo. I am prohibited by my wife from using the more robust methods of prevention like a 12 bore, traps or even bricks dropped...
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    SRF005 Ultrasonic Range Sensor

    The specification for the SRF005 states Max Range 3 metres. Also Sensiivity - Will detect a 3cm diameter broom handle at > 3 metres. Does anyboy with practical experience of this Sensor have any idea how far away the sensor would be capable of reliably detecting say a wall or door opening...
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    Is there any speed advantage?

    I have just read the thread "Picaxe based Segway project". I noticed that a Picaxe chip may not be fast enough to operate this project. I am aware that the Programming Editor has the capability to compile code to assembler and that Tech Supplies list the BAS800 Pic Programmer. So it appears...
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    Photosensitive Dry Film Negative Photoresist (a little OT)

    I have nearly completed making a UV LED lightbox to expose photosensitive PCBs. My intention is to produce PCBs from pre-sensitised PCB (for PICAXE projects of course). However whilst searching the Internet for possible suppliers of the PCBs I came across a number of sites on E*** that are...
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    Test

    Try with modified graphics see what that does.
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    Test 2

    Test Try again
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    Test

    Just testing [mg]image1.jpg[/img] End of test.
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    Simple Switch Box Trick

    This project is a very simple little trick box. It is designed really for children but it seems to work very well with adults as well. The trick is just a small box with one or more switches on it plus an LED. When you press one of the switches the LED lights, but when your subject (victim?)...
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    OT - Signatures

    Do you ever get e-mails ending with:- Sent from myiPad Sent from my iPhone Sent from my Blackberry Etc...Etc... from now on I think I will sign Sent from my clapped out PC Clockwork P.S. Any other interesting suggestions? - (Preferably not obscene or illegal)
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    12 volt Leisure Battery Conditioning

    Like many people I have a caravan which is used frequently in summer but is stored in winter. The leisure battery fitted in the caravan is 12 volt 110 Amp/Hour. These type of batteries do not fare well if left for months on end in the cold without being either charged or discharged. Over the...
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    Most time efficient code

    A project I am working on requires a 08m Picaxe acting as a remote control to send a command (when a button is pressed) via a 433 mhz Transmitter to a Receiver connected to a 18m2 Picax. This then operates LED's, servo's and so on. My question is what code and setup will provide the shortest...
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    Field Strength Meters for 433 Mhz RF Modules

    As PICAXE projects sometimes use low power 433 Mhz RF modules I wonder if any forum member has a circuit of a Field Strength Meter that will work at this frequency and more importantly with such low power. Preferably aperiodic, simple and use commonly available components Whilst I can find lots...
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    UK VAT Rate

    I have just downloaded the Rev Ed Price List. To my surprise it shows the UK VAT Rate as 17.5%. Either the price list is out of date, or does Rev Ed know something we don't ?
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    OT

    OT I know but curiosity prevails. Why does this Forum Website remember you sometimes and yet at other times you have to log in? I thought computer memories were infalliable, not like mine!
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    Missing COM Port

    My main PC is a 3Ghz machine running XP service Pack 3. I had previously used it to program Picaxes via a AXE027 USB cable working on Com Port 4. (The USB connection is from a USB port on the motherboard via extension board fitted at the front of the PC providing 4 USB ports). All the USB ports...
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    Photo Resist Coated PCB supply

    I am sure that members of this forum can answer this question. Are there any UK suppliers of Photo Resist Coated Board that sell small quantities at reasonable prices? I am at present using the Toner Transfer method to make PBCs for my PICAXE projects but whilst the method works it is fairly...
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