Pixel Programmable Controller

Ocean Controls
PO Box 2191
Seaford BC
Factory 3/24Wise Ave
Seaford,
Vic, Australia 3198
ABN 22 061 932 027

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Pixel Programmable Controller

Pixel Programmable Controller!
This controller is suitable for the hobbyist, researcher and professional. It has so many applications where it can be used.

This controller is based around the PICAXE 28X microntroller. The PICAXE controllers have been featured in the Silicon Chip magazine over the last few months.

The controller features 4 Ten bit Analog Inputs (0-5V), 8 digital inputs and 8 relay outputs. Each of the digital inputs has pull up resistors to allow easy interfacing to relay contacts, switches and 0 to 5V inputs etc. Each relay output has a LED to indicate its state and is capable of switching 5 amps @240VAC.

All connections to the I/O are via screw connectors. No soldering or crimping is necessary. The Pixel Controller measures 122x111x25mm.

The pixel controller is available as a kit or fully assembled and tested
Click here for Pixel Documentation

Click here for Pixel Controller Schematic

NEW - The Pixel Controller is fitted with a Picaxe 28X1 microcontroller. Features include - 4 Ten bit analog inputs (0-5V)
- Program memory approx. 1000 lines with intelligent download
- Data memory 260 bytes (read/write commands)
- New command to count pulses within a set time period (count command)
Click here for full list of features

Simply download the programming software (16mB) or purchase the software on CD with full documentation on the PICAXE chips from us with the controller. Please note the software is only free to non commercial users. The software provides a complete programming environment for generating BASIC programs for the PICAXE. Programs can be edited, compiled and downloaded. The software supports both textual 'BASIC' program listings, and generation of programs via graphical flowcharts. Flowcharts can be created and simulated on screen, and then automatically converted into BASIC program listings. The software runs under Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP.

The Pixel Controller is now available assembled in DIN rail mount

Connect a 9pin RS232 male to female cable from the PC to the controller and you will be doing control that required you spending hundreds of dollars. The controller can be purchased as a kit or fully assembled and tested. Requires 12VDC to operate.

The PICAXE-28X1 Commands
The program is written in Basic and is downloaded into flash memory in the controller. The basic language is flexible and easy to use.
The list below is a full summary of the commands supported by the PICAXE system. The basic manual can be downloaded from here.

DIGITAL OUTPUT
HIGH Switch an output pin high (on).
LOW Switch an output pin low (off).
TOGGLE Toggle the state of an output pin.
PULSOUT Output a pulse on a pin for given time.
SERVO Provide pulses to control radio-control style servos.

ANALOGUE OUTPUT
PWM Provide a PWM output pulse.
SOUND Output a sound.

DIGITAL INPUT
IF… THEN Jump to new program line depending on input condition.
PULSIN Measure the length of a pulse on an input pin.
COUNT Count pulses within set period (on Picaxe28X)

ANALOGUE INPUT
READADC Read analogue channel into a variable.
READADC10 Read 10bit analogue channel into a word (on Picaxe28X).

PROGRAM FLOW
FOR.. NEXT Establish a FOR-NEXT loop
BRANCH Jump to address specified by offset
GOTO Jump to address
GOSUB Jump to subroutine at address.
RETURN Return from subroutine
IF.. THEN Compare and conditionally jump

VARIABLE MANIPULATION
{LET} Perform variable mathematics.
LOOKUP Lookup data specified by offset and store in variable.
LOOKDOWN Find target’s match number (0-N) and store in variable
RANDOM Generate a pseudo-random number
PEEK Read from additional RAM registers
POKE Write to additional RAM registers

SERIAL I/O
SEROUT Output serial data from output pin. Up to 2400 baud.
SERIN Serial input data with qualifiers on input pin. Up to 2400 baud.
SERTXD Output serial data from serial output pin. Fixed 4800 baud.
SERRXD Serial input data with qualifiers on serial input pin. Fixed 4800 baud.

INTERNAL EEPROM ACCESS
EEPROM Store data in data EEPROM before downloading BASIC program
READ Read data EEPROM location into variable
WRITE Write variable into data EEPROM location
READMEM Read program EEPROM location into variable
WRITEMEM Write variable into program EEPROM location

POWER DOWN
NAP Enter low power mode for short period (up to 2.3 sec)
SLEEP Enter low power mode for period (up to 65535 sec)
END Power down until reset

MISCELLANEOUS
PAUSE Wait for up to 65535 milliseconds
WAIT Wait for up to 65 seconds
INFRA Receive infrared signals from an infrared controller.
SYMBOL Rename variables.
DEBUG Transmit variables to PC for debugging purposes.

Finished Dimensions on the controller(mm): 110Wx120Lx25H.

PURCHASING THE PIXEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER
All prices are in Australian Dollars. Prices do not include GST (Goods and Services Tax). 10% GST applies to goods delivered in Australia. Australian GST is not paid on shipments despatched to an international destination. You can check the exchange rate by going to http://www.x-rates.com

Item	Description	Quantity	Price(AUD$)
	PIX-001 Pixel Programmable Controller as Kit		$102.50
	PIX-002 Pixel Programmable Controller Fully Assembled and Tested		$129.50
	PIX-003 Pixel Programmable Controller Assembled in DIN Rail Mount		$159.50
	CAB-002 D9 RS232 Male-Female Cable 1.8 metres		$7.50
	PIX-004 Picaxe Software on CD		$10.00