# Microcontroller

The Microcontroller part can simulate four microcontroller classes. There are also specialised parts available that simulate a specific class (PIC or PICAXE) and type of chip. The microcontroller classes are listed below.

Class | Details
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STAMP | The STAMP microcontroller only has a single byte PORT. It has eight pins which may be reconfigured to be outputs or inputs. By changing the number of active pins, up to eight combinations of input and output pins can be obtained.
PICAXE | Comprehensive descriptions of PICAXE microcontrollers can be found on the Revolution education website http://www.rev-ed.co.uk/picaxe/.
PIC | PIC microcontrollers require a programmer in order to transfer a program from the simulated microcontroller to the real microcontroller.
Generic | This microcontroller does not exist in reality but demonstrates the theory and practice of microcontrollers. It has eight digital input pins, eight analogue input pins and sixteen digital output pins.

## See also:

- Microcontroller pins
- Microcontroller serial communications
- Microcontroller part parameters
- BASIC and programmers
- Long term memory (EEPROM)
- Using electronics parts