PICAXE 18M2 Microcontroller

PICAXE 18M2 Microcontroller (PICAXE-18M2+)

The PICAXE 18M2+ is a complete microcontroller system that utilizes low-cost FLASH memory-based microcontrollers, featuring a unique, pre-programmed PICAXE bootstrap code. This results in a device that can be reprogrammed typically 100,000 times, without the need for an expensive and complicated programmer.

PICAXE microcontrollers are programmed using a simple BASIC language or via the Logicator flowcharting software. Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems are all supported by the free BASIC software, which can be downloaded from the website www.picaxe.co.uk.

In addition to the microcontroller chips, starter, tutorial, and upgrade kits are available to provide a complete PICAXE solution.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Suitable for education, industry, and hobbyists: Due to its simplicity and flexibility.
• Low cost and simple to use: Ideal for beginners and educational purposes.
• Programmable using intuitive graphical flowcharts: Allows for easy learning and program development.
• Free, easy-to-use Programming Editor software: Provides a complete development environment without additional cost.
• Supports up to 16 input/output pins: Offering great flexibility for various projects.
• 10 analog channels / touch sensor channels: Expands interaction capabilities with the environment.
• Configurable input/output (I/O) pins: Almost every pin can be configured as an input, output, analog input, or touch sensor.
• Parallel multi-tasking: Capable of executing up to 8 parallel tasks.
• Built-in temperature sensor.
• Manchester radio encoding: With simple commands (rfout, rfin).
• Additional memory:
  • Program memory (FLASH): 2048 bytes
  • RAM: 512 bytes
  • Data EEPROM: 256 bytes
• Faster internal oscillator (up to 32MHz): Allows for up to 8 times faster program execution.
• Full support for common functions: Such as ring tone tunes, servo motors, digital temperature sensors, and infrared I/O on any pin.
• Advanced features: Such as DAC, SR latch, hardware serial communication commands (for much higher baud rates), I2C memory devices, and PWM motor control.

The PICAXE-18M2+ microcontroller replaces the older PICAXE-18, 18A, 18M, and 18X versions, offering enhanced features without removing any existing functionality, making it compatible with programs and circuits designed for previous versions.