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    Encoders

    I have these http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9453 and a encoder disk on my wheels. The sensor outputs an analog voltage. I would like somehow to use an 08M do detect when it senses the black half of the disk and then set a pin high. Then when it detects the white half set it low. Would the 08M...
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    Calculate Waypoint

    This isn't necessarily picaxe related but anyway. I have a Latitude and Longitude. I also have a distance and a heading (0-360). I want to put those into a function and get another set of latitude and longitude that are the distance and heading from the beginning one. I just want a formula that...
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    Picaxe as low voltage alarm

    I have a 2s lipo that outputs about 7.4 when the voltage drops to 6v and want the picaxe to detect it and go crazy(lights,buzzer, etc). I am using an 08m. I have already made a battery monitor before but am seeking device as to what resistor values to use for the voltage divider and any other...
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    40x2 download Problems

    About 8 months ago I got a 40x2 picaxe from tech supplies. The first time a plugged into my breadboard nothing happened. I verified all my wiring still nothing. A couple months later same thing. I tried again cause now I have a project that cold actually use it and still nothing. Each of these...
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    Lego mindstorms Ultrasonic sensor

    I am trying to use my NXT ultrasonic sensor with my picaxe. I am using the code and circuit in the code below but all I get is 255 for the distance. It also works fine with the NXT so the sensor is okay. Any ideas? thanks. #picaxe 18x ' J1 External Power Fitted (4.5V) ' J2 SCL Pullup Not...
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    Picaxe as rc failsafe

    I am currently in the process of making a robot. I am using a rc car as the chassis and already have the navigation up and running but I want someway to take control of the robot if something goes wrong. I want to use an extra 18x I have to detect when the rc transmitter is turned on (easy just...
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    NXT Compass

    I have a mindstorms nxt compass that I am trying to interface to my picaxe(18x) but when I do I get random values that dont change when I turn it. I have verified the wireing is correct. It was working at one point but now it is not. Did I fry it? I am using the example code provided with PE...
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    Read servo pulses

    I am trying to build something like an ESC for RC cars. What I want a picaxe to do (18X) is to read Servo pulses And to propotianly control the speed of the motor. I have a single N channel Mosfet circuit built so the picaxe can control the motor but I only know how to do on and off how could I...
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    Modding XBox Controller

    I am currently modding an Xbox controller and I have a question for you. How do you control the triggers I have my picaxe hooked up so It can sense when the trigger is pushed but I don't no where to put the output From the picaxe to make the controller think the button is being pressed when the...
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    Sinking around 9v to Picaxe

    I have a device that I am trying to control that requires the pin to be connected to ground to turn on, which normally would be no problem except that the pin is pulled high to nine volts. Is there an easy and cheap way to do this. The device is a ceiling fan remote that I am trying to convert...
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    RF Help

    i am trying to build a wireless thermometer and I Have a DS18B20, This transmitter http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8945 and this receiver http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8948 i am also using Sparkfuns serial LED display...
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    Serial LED Display

    My display is behaving weird again. When I power it up it is slightly dimmed and does not display the right characters if anything at all. I think I might have switched the baud rate but I don't know what I switched it too and how to switch it back. This is a brand new display so I know it's not...
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    Ethernet to Picaxe?

    I have been looking at the SimpleLan modules but they seem to have been discontinued. Does anybody know where to buy a SimpleLan module, or if they are discontinued, if there are any suitable replacements. -Thanks
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    MP3 Player

    I was wondering if it is possible to make an MP3 player with a picaxe 28x1. I would like to try and use a VS1002 with a breakout board http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=519 or http://www.futurlec.com/Mini_MP3.shtml possibly an SD card to store songs on. Any help is...
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    LED Display Help

    I am trying to use this serial LED display from sparkfun http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9230 with a 28x1 but it displays all zeros or nothing at all could somebody please help thanks ; ******************************* ; Filename: LEDClock.bas ; Date...
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    Temperature Problem

    I have a DS18B20 hooked up to a 28x1 on the one wire bus and I get a zero reading every time here is the basic code : Thanks for any help you can give here is a picture of the breadboard:
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    Remote Problems

    I am having problems creating a remote control for my Sony TV this is my setup Picaxe 28x1 Ir led ( http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=160-1061-ND) Sony Lcd TV KDF-E50A10 Here is my code: Everything is wired correctly and it emits the infrared light. I even...
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    Battery monitor

    Here is a battery monitor, it lights a led up on pins 0,1,2,3 when the battery is full: Pins 0,1,2 when the battery is ¾ full Pins 0,1 when the battery is ½ full Pin 0 when the battery is ¼ full No leds on when empty. It uses a voltage divider so the picaxe will not get destroyed. Here is the...
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    Programming Problems

    I am experiencing a problem programming my PICAXE-18x and would appreciate any Suggestions on potential fixes. Here is the summary: Configuration: 1) PICAXE programming editor v5.2.2 running on IBM T40 laptop with Windows XP 2) AXE027 PICAXE USB download cable 3) PICAXE-18 Standard Project...
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