Can anyone please tell me what chip/shift register I should use for a 4mhz pic if i want to run a 3 wire/line lcd interface. Where can I purchase the chip? and the LCD? That I want to use a 2*20 Lcd as well. I just don't seem to be able to find them! I am basing it on the project on microchip website and also in myke predko's book - I am missing something I no that to well! any help will be greatfully received. I need all the help I can get I am on an a-level Dt project! Many Thanks Robert. ____________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.co.uk address at http://mail.yahoo.co.uk or your free @yahoo.ie address at http://mail.yahoo.ie -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.