PICAXE "snap connector" kids microcontroller kit!

Step 14 Pin 0 - extra output -wiring

The extra output is very handy, allowing even simple stepper motor driving!. See details =>  www.picaxe.orconhosting.net.nz/snap.htm   Flying leads could of course be used for the battery supply and ground, but experience has shown that these are vulnerable to student blunders!