PICAXE "snap connector" kids microcontroller kit!

Step 10

Programming,using the usual PICAXE 3 wire serial lead connected to an editing PC,can be readily done via the 3 terminal socket. Extra circuitry (LEDs, 10k pullups etc) can be made simply made by modifying 2 section "snap" strips.The speaker should strictly have a 10 microFarad electrolytic & resistor fitted too. Extra LEDs will need a dropping resistor (~330 Ohms). The PICAXE-08M itself runs on a supply from 3-5.5V,& use of a dummy cell allows either 3 x fresh AA cells, or 4 x 1.2 V NiCd/NiMH to be initially used. When they're weary,the dummy can be replaced with another near flat AA! Squeezing a few more useful Joules out of the batteries is environmentally(& tight budget)friendly.   EXTRA:  Refer to the ground connection enhancement, a few steps on, that now allows pin 0 to be also used !