THANKS ELECMECH...
Im on the picaxe web site now and will get back to all of you.
My 12 year old nephew is looking over my shoulder....he cant wait to get his hands on this stuff...
Gonna be a great summer.
D.

 

Sometimes it helps to "see" what you can do. Tracecom and I worked on a project using a PICAXE for someone here not too long ago. Look at post 108 which includes and excellent video Tracecom did showing the operation here.

That project might help give you a better idea of what goes into a project as well as showing you what a PICAXE (any uC really) can do. Take a look at post 101 and 112 for schematic, parts list, code, etc.

 

Just for kicks, might look at post by MLD, " designing an Automatic pop-up target using a geared DC motor". Also used μC & air cylendar.