James Paul wrote:
......
> Anyway, when I suggested he add a resistor from base to emitter, it
> was my experience talking.  As I said before, I have always done
> this and haven't had any problems.   And I also suggested he change
> the base resistor to 1K ohms to get the base drive needed.
>

The base pullup resistor is definitely a good idea, and will
hold the motor off during the bootup period of the PIC, but
from the sounds of it, there is some other problem with Tim's
circuit and/or s.w.

- dan

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