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    Picaxe Editor problem

    Upgraded from Picaxe Editor 6.0.6.4 (BETA) because it was crashing on me and I lost edits, now I'm running 6.0.9.3 I get this popup error after programming the 28x2-5v chip I'm working with: "Program Failed Firmware >= B3 Setfreq em64 not supported by this firmware version" Which really...
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    Precise output timing

    I've been tasked with building a camera flash delay box with configurable timing and am unsure at this point if it's just for delaying a single flash, or more likely delaying more than one, each with different timings. The hardware I can do ok, but my Picaxe-fu is a little rusty, and I have...
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    WirelessThings (Ciseco) radio modules 70% off

    Got an email this afternoon saying that WirelessThings (formerly known as Ciseco) is shutting down and have dropped the price of everything by 70%. https://www.wirelessthings.net/ I bought a few things, sad to see them go, wonder what they'll be doing next.
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    Reading the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis control pads

    Reading the Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) & Amiga CD32 controllers In the process of turning a Zeemote JS1 bluetooth games controller into a box that allows you to plug old ZX Spectrum / Sega / Amiga games controllers it to control games such as those on console emulators on your Android...
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    Piezo too quiet running on 2x AA's? Try this.

    I bought 6 tiny 3W Class D stereo amplifiers off eBay for the extortionate cost of $2.97 including postage from China (£2.02 after PayPal's exchange rate) from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200932026533 (arrived in about 11 days) I've done a few tests using a 20m2 running off 2x rechargable AA's...
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    Parallel task speed weirdness

    I finally have a use for the parallel task capabilites on a 20m2 but during coding I realised something odd was going on, so I did some simple parallel task tests. With 6 LEDs wired into the 20m2 I ran this code: start0: do for b0=0 to 255 next b0 toggle b.0 toggle b.0 loop start1...
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    PE6 editor 6.0.6.4 issues

    I'm trying to get used to this new editor having been used to PE5 for so long and running across a few things that I'm stumbling over, making things take longer than they should to do: 1) Quitting the Serial Terminal asks me if I want to quit, can't find out how to stop asking me every time...
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    Sending specific IR codes to a laser tag target

    I was in my local Home Bargains today and saw a shelf full of WowWee Light Strike Targets, aka laser tag targets, for 29p each (yes 29p each!), so I bought one. Closer inspection with a screwdriver revealed some useful salvageable parts: a wide angle RGB LED, SMD stereo headphone socket, couple...
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    Problem running 08m2 at low voltage

    My wireless Xbox controller has a habit of turning off if I leave it too long, and online games kick you off if you idle too long, so I wired an 08m2 into it to 'press' a button every minute to stop the controller turning off and stop the game from kicking me out. One small problem, I use 2x...
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    Ultrasonic HC-SR04 distance sensor with waterproof sensors?

    I wanted a waterproof distance sensor and figured I could make my own by replacing the 40khz sensors on one of the HC-SR04 modules I have with 40khz waterproof sensors destined for the rear bumper of a car. I got a cheap car reversing kit with 40khz sensors, tested that and it worked fine, then...
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    OT: The dangers of ESD

    This guy knows his stuff (I think) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtlYi1yLTVQ He also shows you the dangers of capacitors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr7bPmGTQUk high(ish) voltage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQJ8JX17J58 and how to wire things correctly...
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    Quirk with resetting the time variable

    There's an odd quirk with the time variable I've noticed once before and now again when programming a countdown timer setup which uses a single button for control. I coded it so pressing and holding the button down for one second turns off the countdown timer, but the time needed to hold the...
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    Controlling +V line with a Picaxe?

    I have a Microvision laser pico projector which runs off 5v 1a and I'd like to be able to have an auto-off timer for it controlled by a Picaxe. My initial thought would be to use an n-channel MOSFET to connect/disconnect the ground line of the power, which would be a quick & easy solution, but...
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    Cheap Chinese 125khz RFID reader 'Picaxed'

    After reading this entry on Hack-a-Day: http://hackaday.com/2011/11/19/getting-useful-data-from-a-dirt-cheap-rfid-reader/ I ordered one of those cheap RFID readers for myself from this eBay seller: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/gbmsale/m.html?_nkw=125khz+rfid (note: it took 3.5 weeks to arrive) I...
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    Serial to LCD programming problems

    Yesterday I received a SMD 20m2 which I superglued to the back of one of my miniature 16x2 LCD screens, along with pin headers, programming resistors & 0.1uf cap: It works great in terms of being able to display characters on the screen from content already within the Picaxe, the problem is...
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    Driving MOSFETs

    I have a Picaxe being powered from a 78L05 which in turn is being powered from a 10v source. I want the Picaxe to send 10v (in pulses) to an array of 12 parallel IRFZ46N MOSFETs (datasheet). The programming is sorted but I have to admit defeat on figuring out how I can trigger the MOSFETs with...
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    Constant wattage load for discharging a battery

    In a few weeks time I'll be ordering a large batch of 18650 sized li-ion cells from China because I intend to re-cell one of my ebike batteries which has 28 of these cells inside, the price of a new ebike battery is £329, but 28x 3800mAH cells starts at about £50 from China. I'll be ordering...
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    Popup notification windows

    Can popup notification windows be substituted with a general notifications box? Optional so the popup window can still appear if you wish. what I mean is any programming operation; uploading code to the chip or syntax testing results in a popup that has to be clicked on to get out of the way to...
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    Forum Notifications (PM's)

    I got a PM recently but only just today noticed it because I very rarely get them and the Notifications link at the top of the page doesn't exactly scream "YOU'VE GOT A NEW MESSAGE!!!" when you do get one. Can the forum be configured so the Notifications link blinks or sends you an email? I...
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    Powering 5v LCD from 3v?

    I know a little (just a little) on how you can increase voltage through DC-DC boosting which has got me quite curious on one aspect of this DIY scientific wristwatch. How is he powering a 5v LCD from a PIC being powered by a 3v watch battery? Looking at the schematic it appears he's doing some...
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