Andy Kunz <montana@FAST.NET> wrote:
>>Is it *necessary* to use a ground strap when
>>experimenting with pic chips?
>
>No, in fact we often plug them into a powered-up circuit without a problem.
>
>"Your mileage may vary."

    In fact, some of us have done this with the chip rotated
    180 degrees with similar results.  YMMV


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Bob Fehrenbach    Wauwatosa, WI     bfehrenb@execpc.com