I also like reading Embedded Systems Programming (and, of course, reading this list). Some great ideas in there. When I've run into a specific PIC problem, I've posted it to the list and several people respond with the solution. I've learned a lot right here! Also... thanks to those who suggested the ISD chip for addressable voice playback. I'm on my way to having a prototype system done. Harold On Tue, 11 May 1999 23:14:48 -0400 Chris Eddy writes: >Brian > >We're all to damn busy! No slight intended, but consultants currently >have >a vicious backlog of work, and people lining up behind them. This >market is >unprecedented. And we're making 50 to 90 per hour. My biggest >challenge is >never getting sick. > >Whining aside, you should start with some good advaced embedded books >(I >didn't, but it sounds like good advice), or study some of the example >app >notes from Microchip, and others. It is almost as good as looking >over the >authors' shoulder. > >Chris Eddy, PE >Pioneer Microsystems, Inc. > >Brian Kraut wrote: > >> Surprisingly, I didn't get any offers the last time I posted this, >so >> here is another shot. >> >> I am looking for a consultant to hold my hand through a few >programs >> that need to handle more tasks at one time than I am skilled enough >to >> program myself. I also want someone I can call for help with >various >> other programming problems from time to time. I am willing to pay >for > ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]