David, I have the code/schematic for my PIC based DMX512 transmitter and receiver posted on my homepage (http://www.qsl.net/n5tle/). These are based around the 16C76 and 16F876 parts. The receiver project will show you one way to receive the DMX data. Hope this helps. Kelly Kohls, N5TLE Dallas, Texas Homepage: http://www.qsl.net/n5tle/ There's never enough time to do it right, but plenty of time to do it over. -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body