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# PICAXE 08M2 Microcontroller (8 pin)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** COM-10803 · **Brand:** [Picaxe](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/picaxe-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/picaxe-08m2-microcontroller-8-pin.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/picaxe-08m2-microcontroller-8-pin.html.md))

PICAXE-08M2 microcontroller chip.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $5.75 (inc GST) — $5.23 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $5.07 (exc GST) · 25+ $4.96 (exc GST) · 100+ $4.75 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 20 and Aug 26.

## How to buy

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## Description

PICAXE-08M2 microcontroller chip.

PICAXE is a neat entry-level microcontroller system that is relatively cheap to get started with. The chip is programmed with a simple serial connection and the BASIC development environment is free! PICAXE has some excellent educational applications and support, and is a great entryway into more complicated embedded systems. If you’re look for a place to start with microcontrollers, PICAXE is a great way to go!

**Note:** The markings on these ICs vary. You may get an IC which says PIC12F1840 instead of 08M2. These are both the same Microcontroller. For more information, [check here](https://picaxe.com/what-is-picaxe/picaxe-chip-labels/).

### Documents and Resources:

- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/picaxe_manual1_834110c9bcc.pdf)
- What is PICAXE?
- [Advice for serial connection and power supply](https://picaxe.com/what-is-picaxe/picaxe-pinouts/)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/p/i/picaxe_08m2_microcontroller__8_pin___com-10803__01.jpg)