$50 robot - PICAXE programming

[frodo]

hi, i'm new to robots and really want to build the $50 robot but I live in England. Someone has put an English price list on but I wondered if I could use a PICAXE chip because they are more available and I have the PICAXE programming software. Could someone tell me please if it is possible for me to program using PICAXE?

[airman00]

you could make a photovore with the PICAXE but the tutorial will not help you at all
it is only for the ATmega

[frodo]

Thanks, do you know how i would be able to do it?

[airman00]

Thanks, do you know how i would be able to do it?

I'm not familiar with PICAXE
this site uses PICAXEs - http://letsmakerobots.com/

[Admin]

An AVR is way better than a PICAXE, its only $3 + shipping, and the software is free.

Is saving $3 worth all the frustration of not having a tutorial to help you out when you're stuck?

[frodo]

hi admin, i can see your point, i never looked at it like that. thanks!