While preparing my PICAXE 18X for tests with an IR receiver, I've initially built a simple LED blinking circuit, uploaded a simple program, and the LED was blinking as it should. I've started adding IR parts and wanted the test the circuit. When I tried to upload my new program, a message about missing device, unpowered device, etc. appeared. I've tried everything, including re-building the download circuit. My tests also showed that all eight outputs are high--if I attach an LED (with a 390 ohm resistor), it stays on.
I've also built a PIC specific minimal circuit and connected my Pickit2 programmer. The programmer immediately detected the device (as 16F88), and I was I able to read the PICAXE's memory (although that read is probably incorrect).
So, before trying to convert my PICAXE 18x to a lowly 16F88 (by erasing it completely), do you have any suggestion how to "unstuck" the PICAXE?
I've also built a PIC specific minimal circuit and connected my Pickit2 programmer. The programmer immediately detected the device (as 16F88), and I was I able to read the PICAXE's memory (although that read is probably incorrect).
So, before trying to convert my PICAXE 18x to a lowly 16F88 (by erasing it completely), do you have any suggestion how to "unstuck" the PICAXE?