>
>I have noticed if I use two seperate power
>supplies, and tie the grounds together
>everything does appear to work fine.

Umm... You always have the grounds tied, right?


>Also, how & what do I couple anything anywhere?
>I'm only using a single 30k cap between GND
>and +5V on the power regulator.

If that means 30pF, that's a problem  100,000pF is more typical.


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