If you are new to PICAXE then I sugegst to consider buying the genuine AXE-27 cable.
http://www.picaxestore.com/index.php/en_gb/axe027.html
Since you are looking to possibly have other parts beside the PICAXE one option is to build your circuit on some strip board (veroboard) with everything on the same board.
You just need to include the 3.5 mm stereo socket and a few resistors for programming and plus a voltage regulator (unless 4.5V battery powered)
Hi westaust55,
Purchased: 5V 1/2/4/6/8 Channel Relay Board Module Optocoupler LED for Arduino PiC ARM AVR
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/142221802900?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=441288921246&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Each 5V 1-Channel Relay interface board, needs 15-20mA Driver Current.
Only one Relay will ever be in operation at the same time!
I am starting account with Picaxe Store.
AXE027 PICAXE USB Download Cable;
http://www.picaxestore.com/index.php/en_gb/axe027.html
My Question for Picaxe Community is: what
Voltage Regulator is included with
"PICAXE-28X2 Module - AXE201"?
What is the AXE201 Voltage Regulator Max input volts?
What is the AXE201 Voltage Regulators Maximum current
Quote: "Max total IC current limits of the order of 95 mA (typical for many PICAXE chips)"
I ask because the AXE201 regulator might be able to power the 17 Channel Relay Board Module as well.
Or; could the AXE201 regulator be changed to bigger version.
Could be a tidy solution, I am assuming the PICAXE-28X2 Module has all required components
??
PICAXE-28X2 Module - AXE201
http://www.picaxestore.com/index.php/en_gb/picaxe/picaxe-chips/picaxe-modules/axe201.html
Quick Overview
A PICAXE-28X2 module.
This module contains a PICAXE-28X2 (PIC18F25K22) chip, voltage regulator,
download socket, and reset switch in a convenient 28 pin (0.6") format.
Ideal for breadboarding work.
Can anybody tell me what voltage regulator is used in PICAXE-28X2 Module?
As mentioned, I taught myself basic from a book with ZX80 imported from England that year.
I purchased expansion and speech synthesizer, programming artificial intelligence into a machine.
No more then a parrot compared to Today.
I always wanted a multi-relay output for the ZX80 and never got one.
I will make these relays do all these past thoughts, and a lot more.
Thanks,
Gary