Okay, the PICAXE is a PIC with a Boot Loader, like 'Duino but has a B.A.S.I.C. interpreter included. So the claim was made on the WWW somewhere that the PICkit2 singnals can be inverted and used to program the PICAXE in the way similar to how we program sketches into the 'Duino. The inversion can be done in the PICkit2 software configuration OR the ISCP signals can be passed thru a HEX INVERTER IC. The rub comes on knowing if the hex inverter IC must be OPEN COLLECTOR or not. Personnally, I am thinking that the inputs on the PIC are cmos like and don't require much drive to get the job done. But I really don't KNOW. Opinions please, anyone, especially those with hands on experience. Thanks.
