The PICAXE 18M2+ is a microcontroller system that uses low cost FLASH memory based microcontrollers with a unique, pre-programmed PICAXE bootstrap code. This gives a device that may be reprogrammed typically 100,000 times without the need for an expensive and complicated programmer. PICAXE is programmed using a simple BASIC language or via the Logicator flowcharting software. Programming is carried out via a simple USB (13-0849) or serial (13-0847) cable. In addition to the microcontroller chips, starter, tutorial, and upgrade kits are available to provide a complete PICAXE solution. * Suitable for education, industry and hobbyists * Low cost and simple to use * Can be programmed using an intuitive graphical flowchart * Free, easy to use Programming Editor software Windows, Mac and Linux are all supported by the free BASIC software which can be downloaded from www.picaxe.co.uk.