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Hi Guys, Fixed it. Had to restore the computer to just before the installation of Picaxe VSM which reset the windows registry. I will have to put up with it being on the C: drive … oh well never mind ;). Libraries are back.

Hi guys, Just installed VSM and when I go to place components I get a message 'No library found' I wanted it installed on a different Drive so I installed it on my E: drive. I changed the paths to the drive and folder. Now it can't find the libraries. Any idea where they are? I didn't make a...

Hi, I've been pulling my hair out with this one. I'm using the code from WestAust55. Well a chopped down version of it. This only gives a transition RGB then an input of RGB and displays it on the terminal in the PE. It seems only to work on the 18M2. I have tried the same code adjusting the...

Hi, It's been a long time since I posted something so I was looking at doing something with colour sensors and came across the Parallax ColorPAL sensor and wondered if it would work with the Picaxe chips. It turns out that WestAust55 did some work helping someone back in 2012. I found the useful...

Forgot to put in an On/off switch on the circuit diagram... So here it is. Comments are welcome.

Ok the last bit is the schematic...

The program uses an 18M2+ Picaxe chip for the code and utilises a CD4026B chip to drive the seven segment display. The only other items are the push to make switch handful of resistors, some LEDs and the small piezo sounder. These are shown marked in the next picture.

I was hoping to put this project into a small key ring type enclosure but haven't got the time at the moment. Thought I would post it here though in case anyone wanted to use the code etc. Title: Pocket LEDs Description: I was trying to create a simple game that would be easy to do, but would...

Here is my first thought on the circuit diagram

Hi, I need a bit of help if possible on the subject of sensing when the spark plug fires on a motorbike from the ignition lead. (four stroke or two) I know that there used to be strobe lights that wrapped something around an ignition lead and flashed the light. I suppose my question is what is...

Hi, How does anyone do random numbers with Picaxe chips? I have this method which seems to work but has anyone got a straight forward way of writing a snippet of program to do this on a Picaxe. I'm looking for something to seed the random before I use it but not using outside the chip stuff...

Probably a stupid question but are the modules available in VSM. I had a look in the demo version but couldn't find them. Thank you.

Thanks Dartmoor I have looked at the CHI030 board. Didn't realise what it did until now! So do you say the circuit might be like this for the one picaxe output pin? and relays with coils 4.5VDC? It seems more like this one.

Jim, Thanks for coming back so quick. Would this be ok or would you suggest something else?

Can someone tell me if it is feasible to run two relays from one picaxe output pin? I want to turn two relays ON when the picaxe output pin is made high and use a separate power from the picaxe 5V source but the same 12V source on the relays. Thank you:)

In this project I wanted to try to imitate some sort of Auto-pilot an Auto-attitude adjuster for a model glider without radio control. I am not sure I have the program correct yet. I was thinking that timing the checking of the switches somehow may be better. I'm not sure it is necessary though...

Rossko Like this you mean? Thank you very much. Kando

Hi, Can someone tell me if this circuit is ok to connect to a picaxe chip? I don't want to blow the chip but I would like to have the 12v switch to indicate power on to the picaxe chip. Or if there is a better way to do the same. cheers Kando

Zone1, Zone2 and Zone3 can be attached to magnetic switches or infra-red or any other type of monitoring of the zones. (some extra power may be needed if you want to use movement sensors etc.). The external siren can be of a type you choose as it is attached to the CN1 connection shown on this...

Saborn. Sorry but there are no markings at all. But checking the wiring diagram attached above The R and L is the double white connector the battery connection is the B and the big black bulbous wire on the photo which leaves the W connector by itself and the wire itself has VI 16 physically...