Software Downloads

This web page provides:
Free PICAXE Programming Editor

The PICAXE microcontrollers are programmed (in BASIC or by drawing flowcharts) using the free Programming Editor software.
Click here for further information about the software.

The Programming Editor software can be downloaded by clicking the links below. Note that you can only use the patches to update between the versions shown. If in doubt download the full version.

Latest Version Details


The Programming Editor software is free to educational and home users (non-commercial use). The software can be installed on all types of school network without charge, and students/teachers may use the software at home.

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Programming Editor Full Download
Programming Editor v5.2.0 (full version, approx. 32MB)

Programming Editor Update patches (already registered)
If you have already have v5.0.0 (or later) installed you can use this patch (8MB) to upgrade to version 5.2.0. If you are still using version 4.x (or earlier) please use the full install instead.

Notes:
  1. For information about installation on RM CC3 networks click here.
  2. 'autoexec.nt' problems downloading after installing XP Service pack 2? Click here for explanation!
  3. Trouble with Belkin brand USB to serial adapter please click here!
  4. If you are using an old version of Windows and have difficulties installing the software, your Microsoft installer service may be out of date. For Windows 95, 98 or ME, run this Microsoft Installer update (instmsia.exe) and then restart the computer. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows NT (with service pack 4 or later) then run this Microsoft Installer update (instmsiw.exe) and then restart the computer. XP users do not require any update. After restarting the computer re-run the downloaded Programming Editor installation file (this file is normally called bas805.exe)


Optional Programming Editor resources:

Virtual Serial Port - Remote Wizard.
Install this application on the computer that you want to act as the 'remote end' in a 'COM port over TCP/IP' connection to the computer running the Programming Editor software.
This software will direct the 'real' serial port on the remote computer to the TCP/IP connection. This enables the Programming Editor to use the serial port on the remote computer as if it was local serial port.
Coming soon!

Encrypted file download tool.
This application allows a third party to download an encrypted PICAXE program. For use when you want to give an updated PICAXE program to a third party, but don't want them to see your original source code!
Coming soon!
Logicator for PIC® and PICAXE® micros (version 3)

Easy to use graphical flowchart-based software for quick and easy programming of low-cost microcontroller chips. Suitable for secondary schools and home users, Logicator can be used to program all PICAXE chips and a range of standard PIC chips.

Click here for further information about the software.

The Logicator for PIC® and PICAXE® micros software can be downloaded by clicking the link below.


The Logicator for PIC® and PICAXE® micros software is available as a single user version, or as a site licence (any number of computers) for educational use. Educational site licence holders may also choose to optionally purchase the 'home user add-on licence', which then allows students and teachers of the school to use the software at home with their projects.

The software will run in 'demo mode' until a licence key is purchased and installed.
‘Logicator for PIC® micros’ is the new name for ‘PIC-Logicator’ and is now developed, published and supplied direct by Revolution Education Ltd.

Logicator for PIC® Micros Version 3 Full Download
Logicator for PIC® micros v3.0.0 (full version, approx. 28MB)
(Version 3 download will be available after 7 April 2008)

Logicator for PIC® Micros Version 3 Update patches (already registered)
No patches currently available.

Third party programming software options:

These approved software applications make use of the manufacturers PICAXE 'plugin' compiler to program PICAXE chips.
Note these software options are not required to use the PICAXE system, as the free Programming Editor software above provides both BASIC and flowchart programming options. However they provide additional programming options for schools who may already be using these software titles for non-microcontroller work.
All these titles can be purchased in the UK with eLearning Credits

Yenka PICs

Yenka PICs
Yenka PICs is an exciting free flowchart application for developing PICAXE programs. Programs can also be tested on-screen by connecting simple input/output devices.

Click here for Yenka website.


Crocodile Technology

Crocodile Technology
PICAXE microcontroller circuits can be simulated and programmed by the third party Crocodile Technology software from Crocodile Clips Ltd.
PCBs can also be generated automatically by importing the Crocodile Technology circuit into real-PCB

Click here for more details.
Click here for Crocodile Clips website.


Flowol

Flowol
PICAXE microcontroller flowchart programs can also be developed by the third party Flowol software from K.I.T.E

Click here for Flowol website.

Additional resources:

PICAXE-08M Tunes

Here are some (untested) tunes for the PICAXE-08M. Remember you can also import most Nokia RTTTL ringtone files found on the internet using the PICAXE-08M tune wizard.

These files are already in BASIC (.bas) format:
Tunes1.zip (450 Tunes 126KB)
Tunes2.zip (350 Tunes 66KB)
Christmas.zip (72 Tunes 16KB)
TVThemes.zip (48 Tunes 10KB)
Anthems.zip (15 Tunes 3KB)
These files are in RTTTL (.txt) format:
rtttl.zip (93KB)
rtttl2.zip (53KB)

Click here for some links to websites with free RTTTL files.



AXE027 PICAXE USB Download Cable

This is the latest driver for the USB Download Cable (part AXE027), required if your computer or laptop does not have a spare serial port (note that Windows 95 and NT do not support USB devices).
USB Driver for XP / 2000 / 2003 / Vista
USB Driver for XP (64 bit version)
USB Driver for 98SE / ME
USB Download Cable Installation Instructions



USB010 USB-Serial Adapter

This is the latest driver for the USB to Serial Adapter (part USB010), required if your computer or laptop does not have a spare serial port (note that Windows 95 and NT do not support USB devices).
USB Driver for 98SE/ME/2000 (0.1 MB)
USB Driver for XP only (logo certified) (0.1 MB)
USB Adapter Installation Instructions



SPE020 MP3 Player

This is the firmware and configuration utility for the SPE020 MP3 player.
Latest firmware (0.1 MB)
SPE020 Datasheet



SPE030 Speech Synthesizer

This is the configuration software to download the 30 pre-defined messages into the SPE030 speech synthesizer.
Configuration Software (0.1 MB)
SPE030 Datasheet



FPU001 uM-FPU Floating Point Coprocessor

Sample code and detailed instuction datasheet on how to interface the Micromega Corporation uM-FPU (v2) 32-bit floating point coprocessor with PICAXE 'X' parts.
PICAXE uM-FPU v2 Datasheet (v1 version here)
PICAXE Sample programs (v2) (v1 version here)
Advanced uM-FPU configuration tools:
uM-FPU Converter Program
uM-FPU v2 IDE Reference Datasheet (v1 version here)



Adobe Acrobat Reader

To read the datasheets you require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. www.adobe.com/products/acrobat



WinZip

To unzip patch/driver zip files (where necessary) we recommend WinZip www.winzip.com



All the software described above is for Windows operating systems (95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Vista) and operates on standalone or networked PCs. We do not support any other operating systems (DOS, Acorn, Mac, Linux etc.), although we are aware that the Programming Editor software has been used with PC Emulators such as Virtual PC. The software is free for non-commercial use and can be downloaded without charge after registering.