This PICAXE-08M2 Starter Pack is a self-assembly kit, based on the PICAXE-08M2 Microcontroller. See details about the programming cable options here.
The starter pack is targeted at schools and general educational purposes, but the open design also makes it very useful for hobbyists to use it as a project board, or for any one who wants to self study, or learning by experimenting.
The 'starter pack' includes both a training board, download cable and a battery box. The software needed is free, so all extra you need to get started, is a computer and batteries. Furthermore, free training resources and tutorials are provided in the PICAXE manuals.
The project board comes with assembly instructions, and when completed, the board will contain the following:
PICAXE-08M2
IC socket (to easily replace the PICAXE-08M2)
All necessary extra components for the PICAXE-08M2 to operate
USB cable connector
This starter kit can be used with any software application that supports the PICAXE hardware, including the freePICAXE Editor 6
