>row stored in the lower byte of a 12 bit program memory word and that there >are 256 characters (a kind of a waste but that could be fixed). how about 4 bit colour ? use msb used for "bright", and the other 3 bits for r g and b... would be impressive to see a colour display from a PIC or a Scenix. Regards, Simon -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body