Programming and Customizing the PICAXE Microcontroller 2/E (Paperback)

David Lincoln

ISBN 10: 0071745548 / ISBN 13: 9780071745543

Published by McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, 2011

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Paperback. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.UNLEASH THE POWER OF THE PICAXE!The PICAXE is a powerful and easy-to-use processor, capable of highly sophisticated projects, without the complexities and high costs of alternative chips. Beginners can produce tangible results within minutes, and experienced users can achieve truly professional results. Programming and Customizing the PICAXE Microcontroller, Second Edition, has been fully updated for the latest hardware and software upgrades, and shows you, step by step, how to take full advantage of all the capabilities of the PICAXE and build your own control projects.This practical guide is packed with helpful illustrations, detailed examples, and do-it-yourself experiments. Perfect for beginners and students, the book also contains advanced information for more experienced programmers, hobbyists, manufacturers, and research institutions.Programming and Customizing the PICAXE Microcontroller, Second Edition, covers:PICAXE architectureThe latest chips, including M2, M, X, XI, and X2 seriesWindows, Mac, and UNIX platformsInterfacing and input/output techniquesBASIC programming and compilersPICAXE arithmetic and data conversionDozens of ready-to-run projectsUseful routines to plug into your own designsHands-on projects include:LED and LCO display controlMotor controlWater detectorBipolar transistor output driverInterfacing MOSFETs to a PICAXERadio-control servo motorInfrared wireless linksTelephone intercomDual-temperature displayRadio frequency identification (RFID) reader displayMemory and I/O expansionReal-time clock/calendarData loggerRobotic componentsMany more This new edition of the first book on the versatile and inexpensive PICAXE microcontroller has been extensively updated to cover the latest hardware and software upgrades and capabilities. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780071745543

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Title: Programming and Customizing the PICAXE ...

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe

Publication Date: 2011

Binding: Paperback

Condition: new

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

UNLEASH THE POWER OF THE PICAXE!

The PICAXE is a powerful and easy-to-use processor, capable of highly sophisticated projects, without the complexities and high costs of alternative chips. Beginners can produce tangible results within minutes, and experienced users can achieve truly professional results. Programming and Customizing the PICAXE Microcontroller, Second Edition, has been fully updated for the latest hardware and software upgrades, and shows you, step by step, how to take full advantage of all the capabilities of the PICAXE and build your own control projects.

This practical guide is packed with helpful illustrations, detailed examples, and do-it-yourself experiments. Perfect for beginners and students, the book also contains advanced information for more experienced programmers, hobbyists, manufacturers, and research institutions.

Programming and Customizing the PICAXE Microcontroller, Second Edition, covers:

• PICAXE architecture
• The latest chips, including M2, M, X, XI, and X2 series
• Windows, Mac, and UNIX platforms
• Interfacing and input/output techniques
• BASIC programming and compilers
• PICAXE arithmetic and data conversion
• Dozens of ready-to-run projects
• Useful routines to plug into your own designs

Hands-on projects include:

• LED and LCO display control
• Motor control
• Water detector
• Bipolar transistor output driver
• Interfacing MOSFETs to a PICAXE
• Radio-control servo motor
• Infrared wireless links
• Telephone intercom
• Dual-temperature display
• Radio frequency identification (RFID) reader display
• Memory and I/O expansion
• Real-time clock/calendar
• Data logger
• Robotic components
• Many more

About the Author:

David Lincoln runs Microzed Computers, the Australian distributor for PICAXE chips. He has designed and implemented several large automation and delivery system projects for two telecommunications giants, saving them millions of dollars. David has taught classes in operating systems, hardware, and networks.