Steve,

>     If you are attempting to interface a slave to USB using software
>     bit-banging on the PIC, the simple answer is I don't beleive it is
>     possible even on a Scenix 'PIC' - use an USB interface chip or a
>     microcontroller with built-in USB slave interface.

What would be the least expensive effective solution for a USB peripheral
chip to a microcontroller. I have looked at the Phillips PDIUSBD11, but was
wondering if you know of others/better ones?

Craig