See my web-page for some example code for a C84 and a 2 line character LCD (note - it was written for the C84, but only config bytes should need changing for the F84) http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/steve_lawther/charlcd.htm The code is to test a LCD in 4 bit mode is connected and working correctly. Steve Lawther ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Help me about LCD control with 16F84 Author: "levent oral" [SMTP:l_oral@HOTMAIL.COM] at Exchange-UK Date: 09/12/98 10:41 Hello everybody, I am new user of PIC. I think PIC16F84 is a best selection to start. I want to interface 2-line LCD (for example Htachi-LM016L)to Pic16f84 but I dont know how to program it and what I need (ex. PICSTART?) and what will I do.Besides, I have datasheet about LCD but I dont know its work. I tried on 8085A, I know assembly and C programming basically. Could you send me basic program (about LCD and PIC16f84) or point me? Thanks for your helps... ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com