> brought back fond memory's of my Dragon32

Nice one

I don't know what the capabilities of the high-end PICAXEs
are (they're all based on 18F AFAIK, so doubt they are a
match for a 32MX) but you can't beat theMicromite on price
because the PICAXE O/S is pre-loaded and isn't free

For example comparing the PICAXE-28X2 (18F25K20)

PICAXE-28X2, NZ$17.74 @ 10
18F25K20, NZ$2.83 @ 10
32MX150, NZ$4.07 @ 10

http://www.surplustronics.co.nz/categories/250-picaxe

All of these micro-based systems (including Raspberry Pi and
Arduino) are good tools, even on just an entertainment level.

Although I get the feeling that students, in NZ anyway, are not
being thoroughly taught (or practicing or researching) the basics
of circuit design to be able to make best use of them. eg some
common components like FETs are unknown. However, RF
modules, LCDs, small transistors, thermistors, LEDs etc do get
a pretty good workout, even if many students don't understand
why they were chosen or how they work.

Joe
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