Nick Masluk wrote: > > Nope.... Also took all antistatic precautions. And > the power supply I used was a 12v 500mA positive > center, it is totally compatable with the device. > > --Nick Pull the stamp out. See if the reg still gets hot. Are the IO pins set correctly. ie. Hi/Lo outputs trying to drive other outputs. Try disconnecting the PC link. Maybe it interferes somehow. -- Best regards Tony mICros http://www.bubblesoftonline.com mailto:sales@bubblesoftonline.com -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body