PICs are the low-cost programmable chips that have revolutionised the use of electronics and control in D&T projects from KS3 to A level.

Pupils of all ages and abilities can design their own control program on the computer; then download it into the chip and build it into a product that they have designed and made.

Programs are built quickly and simply as on-screen flowcharts that can be tested before they are downloaded.

Using PICs, pupils can now design and make products that have relevance to their own high-tech world."

PIC-Logicator now includes PIC-Syms

PIC-Syms
On-screen interactive simulations of popular PIC-based D&T projects, to help your pupils to get the best from PIC-Logicator.

Gives pupils a rapid understanding of what they can achieve with PICs - and how they can achieve it with PIC-Logicator - before they begin a project.
Four simulations offering progression and differentiation: Celebrate, Case Alarm, Game, and Mobile Phone Display.
Includes structured teaching materials suitable for beginnners.
Covers: controlling outputs including motors, and using a range of inputs from sensors.
Also includes PIC-Syms Studio which allows teachers and pupils to create on-screen simulations using their own pictures.

You can use PIC-Logicator to program PICAXE chips or a selection of standard PIC chips

PICAXE chips
PICAXE chips are programmed directly from the computer. No programmer box is required. Once the chip is built into the circuit, it need not be handled again.
Build and test-run the program in PIC-Logicator.
Connect the circuit to the computer.
Download the program. Re-program as many times as you like.

Standard PIC chips
Standard PIC chips are programmed by using the PIC-Logicator Programmer box.
Build and test-run the program in PIC-Logicator.
Put the chip into the Programmer. Download the program.
Remove the chip and insert it into the circuit
Re-program as many times as you like.

PIC-Logicator Version 2
Site licence for use on Windows NT, ME, 2000, XP
.
PIC-V2

PICAXE Download Cables
Connect between the computer and the download socket on the circuit.
AXE026 Serial Download Cable £2.50
AXE027 USB Download Cable £9.99

PICsounds
The complete solution for your first time PIC-based electronics project

Designed especially for D&T departments with little or no experience or knowledge of electronics or systems and control.
Fully supported by free teaching materials that introduce your pupils to electronics in a full design and make context.
Based on an 8-pin PICAXE chip - low cost and simple to use.
Uses a simple circuit designed for trouble-free assembly and maximum success.
Complete electronics component packs provide everything you need to get started.

PICsounds takes the power of the PICAXE PIC chip to be programmed to play tunes and adds the facility of 3 touch sensors, to make an interactive, fun product. Tunes can be downloaded ringtones or simple tunes created by the pupils. Touch sensors can be standard switches or pupil-made, using a range of materials including smart materials.

"A simple idea, but with tremendous potential for creative designing and making."

One PICsounds Component Pack provides the electronics requirements for one pupil's project. The selection or making of the touch sensors, containers and other parts is open-ended, so components and materials for those aspects of the project are available separately from the PICsounds Resources Bank, where you can buy on-line or order in the normal way

www.economatics-education.co.uk/picsounds
FREE Teaching Materials
PICsounds Resources Bank
Downloading Ringtones

With PICsounds you can combine electronics with resistant materials, graphics or textiles. Just a few of the many possibilities include: musical money boxes; a musical picture book or soft toy for a young child; or giving a new twist to a traditional game of skill.

PICsounds Component Pack
Contents: circuit board, PICAXE08M chip, chip holder, download socket, loudspeaker, resistors, and battery box with on/off switch for 3 x AAA batteries (not included).
PIC-SCP 1+ packs
PIC-SCP 20+ packs
PIC-SCP 60+ packs

PICsounds PCB
The board from the PICsounds Component Pack. It is designed for a PICAXE08M and provides for 3 inputs (any kind of switch) and a piezo speaker output to make use of this chip's facility to play ringtones or tunes created in the PIC-Logicator software.
PIC-SPCB Pack of 10

PIC-Logicator T-boards
Fully self-contained boards for programming PIC-controlled systems that contain real components. T-board Teaching Materials are included in the PIC-Logicator software.

T-board with Digital Inputs
Contains: PICAXE18X, 5 push switches, 8 coloured LEDs and a piezo sounder.
PIC-TB2

T-board with Digital and Analogue Inputs
Contains: PICAXE18X, 3 push switches, 2 analogue sensors (light sensor and variable resistor), 8 coloured LEDs and a piezo sounder.
PIC-TB2A

Each board requires a PICAXE download cable and a 9V 300mA power supply (AM-9300).

T-board Power Supply
AM-9300

T-board Modules
Plug directly into a T-board to provide an additional range of display and communication outputs

Seven Segment Display Module
PIC-SEG

Serial LCD Module
Displays 2 rows of 16 characters.
PIC-LCD

Driver Module
Provides connections for 2 motors and 4 output devices. Each output rated at 5V, 600mA max (total max current across all outputs: 1A). When using a Driver Module, the T-board should be powered by a 9V,1A power supply.
PIC-DRV

Project Boards
Provides an 18-pin PICAXE chip in a ready made circuit. Just connect your own input and output devices.

Each Project Board contains a PICAXE18X chip, a download socket; and screw terminal blocks for connection of your own input and output devices. The outputs are rated at 5V, 1A (maximum across all outputs). Each board requires a PICAXE download cable, and a 9V, 1A power supply (AM-91000-21X55). Project Boards also have the facility to power the output devices from a higher powered supply (up to 12V maximum).

Project Board with Digital Inputs
Provides connection for 2 motors, 4 output devices, and 5 digital input devices.
PIC-PB

Project Board with Digital and Analogue Inputs
Provides connection for 2 motors, 4 output devices, 3 digital and 2 analogue input
devices.
PIC-PBA

Project Boards Power Supply
AM-91000-21X55

Buggy Kit
Project kit for a two-motor steerable buggy with: two micro switch sensors, LED eyes, a piezo sounder and high quality solar motors with worm drive gearboxes. The buggy is supplied in kit form with building instructions, and includes a PICAXE18 chip and download socket. Requires 4 x AA batteries (not supplied).
CHI007

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