Many of the so called usb to rs232 converters do not work.
Picaxe programming cable diy.
For easy connection of a picaxe download cable to a prototyping breadboard.
The problem you have is that the usb signal needs to be converted to an rs232 signal that the picaxe can use.
This video describes how to make one that is safe for your chips.
Since most of the converter modules will operate up to 115 kb you can use your cable for many computer interface projects other than picaxe downloading.
This article provides details on those connections as well.
Details pdf axe029 breadboard cable adapter.
The official axe027 programming cable from picaxe works great but costs over 20 delivered to the usa.
The hardware connection from the picaxe to a personal computer consists of a cable that connects to a serial port on the pc or a different cable that connects to a usb port.
To work with picaxe chips you need a serial cable.
If you have a need or desire to use usb the signals will need to be converted to rs232 serial using the revolution education axe 027 usb cable or a similar solution from a third party vendor.
If you are using a picaxe development board you can terminate the cable with a standard 3 5 mm stereo plug or any suitable three conductor connector.
Oops it s a female connector.
It is not possible to directly program picaxe chips via the usb port of a computer.
Suitable for all picaxe boards.
Today i will show you how to make fuji hakko hmi cable connected to pc via rs232 port applicable to all ug220 ug330 v4 v6 v7 v8 series.
This cable is also included within the starter packs.
Details pdf con039 picaxe 3 5mm download socket.
A usb to ttl uart serial conventer 3 5 mm and 2 5 mm stereo audio jack cables i use broken mouse cable diy radio programing cable data cable diy baofeng programing cable.
Stereo 3 5mm jack socket as used with picaxe cable axe026 or axe027 for picaxe programming.
The alternative i have found is this adapter cable that works great.
This quality cable is a robust usb to 3 5mm jack plug cable 1 8m long.
Connection diagram of hmi fuji hakko pc actual image of the cable when completed if you have any questions or need any help.
The chips themselves are inexpensive the programming software is free and no hardware programmer is needed.
