Summary of How to get started with PICAXE 08M microcontroller
This instructable shows how to blink an LED using a PICAXE 08M microcontroller by wiring the LED to pin 4, connecting power and an AXE027 USB programming cable, writing a simple program in PICAXE Programming Editor, and uploading it to run a repeating on/off sequence.Parts used in the PICAXE 08M microcontroller project:
- 08M Protoboard or equivalent protoboard (can be homemade)
- LED
- AXE027 USB Cable
- 3V Power supply
Step 1: Connect the led to pin 4
Just connect cathode lead to Ground, and anode lead to pin 4 of the microcontroller like this
Step 2: Connect the power and the cable
Connect the power, and plug the cable to the socket.
Then open PICAXE Programming Editor.
If you don't have it, download it from http://picaxe.com/
Step 3: Write the code and press "Program"
Write this code to the editor:
main:
high 4 'LED on
pause 1000 'Pause 1 second
low 4 'LED off
pause 1000 'Pause 1 second
goto main 'Repeat
Then press the "Program" button on the top.
Step 4: Watch your LED blinking!
It is ready now, good luck for future!
Links:
PICAXE Downloads - http://www.picaxe.com/Software
PICAXE Manuals - http://www.picaxe.com/Manuals
PICAXE Shop - http://www.techsupplies.co.uk/PICAXE
All the links you need to order, download, and study PICAXE!
Hope you enjoyed! 🙂
For more detail: How to get started with PICAXE 08M microcontroller
- What board do I need to start with the PICAXE 08M microcontroller?
The instructable uses an 08M Protoboard or the same kind of board and notes it can be homemade. - Where should the LED be connected on the PICAXE 08M?
Connect the LED anode to pin 4 and the cathode to Ground. - What cable is required to program the PICAXE 08M?
The AXE027 USB Cable is used to connect the microcontroller to the computer for programming. - What power supply is needed for this project?
A 3V power supply is specified for the PICAXE 08M in this instructable. - What software is used to write and upload code to the PICAXE 08M?
Use the PICAXE Programming Editor, available from the PICAXE website. - What code makes the LED blink on the PICAXE 08M?
The instructable provides code that sets pin 4 high, pauses 1000 ms, sets pin 4 low, pauses 1000 ms, and loops: main: high 4 'LED on pause 1000 'Pause 1 second low 4 'LED off pause 1000 'Pause 1 second goto main 'Repeat - How do I upload the code to the PICAXE 08M?
After writing the code in PICAXE Programming Editor, press the Program button at the top to upload it via the AXE027 USB Cable. - How can I verify the program is running on the PICAXE 08M?
Once programmed and powered, the LED connected to pin 4 should blink on and off every second as described.
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