` AXE027 USB Cable Driver - Software - PICAXE

AXE027 USB Cable Driver

  • Windows Compatible
  • Mac Compatible
  • Linux Compatible
  • Chrome Compatible
  • Not iOS Compatible
  • Not Android Compatible

Product Details

This is the latest USB driver for the PICAXE USB Download Cable (part AXE027).

Windows and Mac drivers are available via the Downloads tab.

Linux and Chromebook users do not require any new driver as it is preinstalled. More information is here.

Top Tips!

  • Always use your AXE027 USB cable in the same USB port on your computer. It will then always retain the same 'virtual COM port' number.
  • Always insert the AXE027 USB cable before starting the PICAXE software.
  • For Linux please click here 
  • For Chromebooks please click here

More details can be found in the Setting up your AXE027 USB download cable for first use page of our Getting Started section.

Downloads

Driver Installation Instructions (Windows 10,11/Linux) PDF Manual
Windows USB Driver v2.12.36 (Win 10,11+)
Use to manually install the driver as described in the PDF instructions above. This driver can also be automatically installed via Windows Update instead (when USB cable is first inserted).
Windows Driver (Win 10,11+)
Driver Installation Instructions (Windows XP,7,8/Older Linux/Mac) Old PDF Manual
Windows USB Driver v2.08.14 (Win Vista,7,8)
Use to manually install the driver as described in the PDF instructions above.
Windows Driver (Win 7,8)
Windows Driver Uninstaller Utility
Use to manually uninstall older driver (use BD90 as PID).
Uninstaller utility
USB Driver for Linux 64-bit Linux Driver Installation
Driver Information for Linux Linux / Chromebook
Driver Information for Chromebook Linux / Chromebook
(Obsolete) USB Driver for Mac OSX Intel 64 bit (10.9+) Mac Intel 10.9+
(64 bit)
(Obsolete) USB Driver for Mac OSX Intel 64 bit (10.3-10.8) Mac Intel 10.3-10.8 (32 bit)
(Obsolete) USB Driver for Mac OSX Intel 32 bit (10.3-10.8) Mac Intel 10.3-10.8 (32 bit)
Advanced Settings (COM port / download speed) Settings PDF

Revision History

2.12.36 For Windows 10,11+ 64-bit systems. (Also available via Windows Update) 2.08.14 Now signed for Vista/7/8 64-bit systems.

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