Does anyone know if there is a small PIC controller board that is offered
by any companies?  I know about the Basic Stamp but that 8 bit I/O is a huge
disadvantage for medium level work.  I am thinking of something along the lines
of the F1 or miniboard type of stuff.

I know the PIC might not be the best chip for the job, but I just wanted to
know if anyone done it before.