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beastmode042 on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2014-02-12T18:14:46-07:00

I know these can run down to 2.3V, and support using 2xAAA alkaline batteries. But I will still need to get a separate regulated supply to power the common 3.3V sensors Sparkfun sells (pressure, accelerometer etc), is this correct? Or does the PICAXE step-up the voltage itself so I can power 3.3V sensors with 2xAAAs?

My project is basically a PICAXE with a pressure sensor and a compass which reads data and uses it to turn on LEDs and move a small servo.

Hemi345 on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2013-10-24T10:49:50-06:00

Very few carry the SMD lineup of the PICAXE chips. I don’t think they’re offered in bulk discounts to resellers like the TH versions are. But I would bet many who would order them would also get a few other parts, offsetting the low profit margin (if that’s the reason). I would really like to see Sparkfun carry the 14M2, and 20X2 in SMD format.

billabott on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2013-09-13T21:27:55-06:00

2014 will soon be here. Isn’t it time for a full lineup of surface mount picaxe chips?

Customer #329167 on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2012-10-18T13:10:12-06:00

Use an 8-pin PIC without the PicAxe bootloader/interpreter… it’ll be even cheaper, and just as good for generating electronic smoke. (Although, I can tell you from personal experience: PICs can take quite a bit of abuse).

HelloTechie on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2012-07-06T12:14:44-06:00

Hi! We are going to get these back in stock. I recommend checking back at the end of this month or the beginning of next month. (They sold out fairly fast the last time we had them in!)

Tanga on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2012-07-06T01:11:09-06:00

Will you be getting these back in anytime soon? I’d like to buy three.

MikeGrusin on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2012-04-25T13:58:29-06:00

The datasheet tells all (I wouldn’t want to spoil the surprise for you!)

LordFawful on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2012-04-25T11:41:10-06:00

can i run this at 3.3v?

nanogear on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2012-03-26T14:11:23-06:00

WE NEED MORE PICAXE O8M2 please!

Martin2 on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2012-03-26T07:54:22-06:00

I would like it if Sparkfun carried the surface mount versions too. I have used them, they are so small and easy to program. Arduino is OK I use that too, but it is much more work to get an Arduino into the volume of an 08M2.

nanogear on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2012-02-22T22:48:32-07:00

Sparkfun, do you have the picaxe IC’s but in SMD package???

Microman on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2011-10-06T06:09:56-06:00

MORE PICAXE, please.

SoggyWaffles on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2011-10-03T21:54:28-06:00

Any idea when more will be coming in? The lack of stock is stifling my creativity! (or some such thing)

Microman on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2011-09-20T06:35:07-06:00

Mabye I’ll wire a house line voltage to one (because they’re so cheap!) and see if it explodes!

franspaco on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2011-08-11T15:27:53-06:00

LIKE!!!

ironyeti on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2011-08-07T21:12:03-06:00

Also consider the ATTiny 85 which can be programmed by an arduino. It can even use just it’s internal oscillator to obviate the need for an external crystal. Here’s an example I made.

LittleBlinkyThing on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2011-08-06T15:46:01-06:00

The new and improved E-Z microcontroller is back!!!

Krb686 on COM-10803 - PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

2011-08-05T12:36:07-06:00

Woohoo!