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  1. Tvmender

    Best way to generate an accurate 1Hz signal?

    Hi All I am trying to reduce the hardware needed to run my Nixie Clocks by using a PICAXE to generate the 1Hz clock signal. I know there is the I2C option with an accurate external clock source but I want to modify an existing clock which uses an old 16C84 I built back in my college days so no...
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    PICAXE Lasertag

    Hi All I have recently completed my prototype PICAXE Lasertag project. I did in the past work for Laser Quest as an Electronics Engineer and always fancied building my own kit, I then had kids which gave me an excuse! Some info: System is based on PICAXE 20M2 of which each pack has 3. The...
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    Using Hall effect liquid flow sensors

    Hi all I have a project in mind where I need to measure the flow (and thus quantity) of a liquid and stop pump at a predetermined amount. I am thinking of using Hall effect flow sensors. These do output rather fast pulses when the pump is running. Are there any pitfalls to be aware when using...
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    Multiple PICAXE system

    Hi All... I was posed a question recently by my daughter who is following in my footsteps and studying to be an Electronics Engineer. I left the trade several years ago but still do it for a hobby. She asked me if its considered lazy or innovative to use multiple microcontrollers in a system...
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    Failed download cable?

    Hi All I am assuming that the legacy serial download cable contains something like the FTDI driver hardware for communication in the D connector itself? I think I may have just nuked my cable by accident. I have ran the test program within the programming environment with no luck. Thanks all!
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    Which instructions are affected by reduced oscillator speed?

    Hi All Please bare with me as I am still relatively new to PICAXE. Can anyone tell me which of the instructions are affected by a reduced oscillator speed automatically by the PICAXE? I assume that all PICAXE part numbers will reduce the speed to execute the following? Irin Irout SPE033...
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    Background timing on 20M2

    Hi All I am struggling to get background timing to work on the 20M2. It needs to decrement a variable every 1 second. I basically need a timer running in the background which decrements a given value once per second and its checked by the main program to see if a set time has elapsed. The main...
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    Unable to use parallel tasks using SPE033

    Hi All Is it possible on a 20M2 to run parallel tasks whilst using an SPE033 MP3 module? I get an error stating "Error: setfreq not allowed in multi task program" Edit: Just read that its a no. Is there a way of doing this to allow parallel tasks? Any help appreciated!
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    Addressable commands using IRIN/OUT

    Hi All I am still tinkering with IROUT and IRIN using the flowchart programming method. I am still learning the coding side of things, relatively new to PICAXE. I have a project where I need to send an initial set of parameters to a PICAXE to set up different options etc. The current way I am...
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    Using TSOP31240 in parallel

    Hi All Firstly, thank you for having me on the group. I am a relative newbie to PICAXE although I did once do a full qualification in MPASM many years ago. I am currently working on a few PICAXE projects. My question is: Can I use the TSOP31240 directly in parallel (I need 3 this way) or do...
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