PICAXE Kits for Malta
We are pleased to supply schools in Malta with this starter kit for teaching students using PICAXE microcontrollers.
The MAL001 Malta Starter Kit contains 4 packs:
- Pack 1 – 2x AXE027 Programming Cables and 6x Spare Microcontrollers
- Pack 2 – 18x PICAXE-08M2 Project Kits
- Pack 3 – 4x PICAXE-14M2 Audio Project Kits
- Pack 4 – 4x PICAXE-18M2 Motor Driver Board and Motors
- Contents note
Step 1 - Download and install the free software
PICAXE Editor 6 is the recommended software and supports all 3 programming modes (Blockly, Flowcharts and BASIC).
| Windows | PICAXE Editor 6 | More Info... | Download |
| Mac | Blockly | More Info... | Download |
| Linux | Blockly | More Info... | Download |
| ChromeBook | Blockly | More Info... | Download |
On a school network the system administrator will need to install the software.
All software is free for use on school networks and for teachers/students to use at home.
More details about software options is available here: www.picaxe.com/software
Step 2- Download and install the drivers for the AXE027 PICAXE USB cable
| Windows | AXE027 Driver | Instructions | Download |
| Mac | AXE027 Driver | Instructions | Download |
| Linux | AXE027 Driver | Instructions | Download |
| ChromeBook | AXE027 Driver | Instructions | Download |
On a school network the system administrator will need to install the drivers.
Step 3 - Download the project datasheets for each kit
| Pack 2 | AXE101 PICAXE-08M2 Cyberpet Project Kit | More Info... | PDF Datasheet |
| Pack 2 | AXE102 PICAXE-08M2 Alarm Project Kit | More Info... | PDF Datasheet |
| Pack 3 | AXE171 PICAXE-14M2 Audio Project Kit | More Info... | PDF Datasheet |
| Pack 3 | microSD Card | More Info... | Sample MP3 files |
| Pack 3 | SPE035 Serial MP3 Player | More Info... | PDF Datasheet |
| Pack 4 | CHI035 PICAXE-18M2 High Power Project Kit | More Info... | PDF Datasheet |
Step 4 - More Information
For the full PICAXE manuals please see the five comprehensive manuals at:
Manual part 1 includes a number of tutorials on how to program in BASIC
Manual part 4 describes using the flowcharting programming method
Manual part 5 describes using the Blockly programming method
For rmore information about teaching with the PICAXE system please see our educational portal:
Local Distributor in Malta
PICAXE resources in Malta are exclusively distributed by:
IMS Ltd