On Sun, Aug 19, 2001 at 11:32:12AM -0500, rad0 wrote: > how would I catch the serial bytes that I am sending out to each matrix? > > is there such a thing as a latch that has a serial input? > "4094" is what I usually use for such purpose. It features independent shift register and output latch, so it is very well suited for that. Below are the datasheet links: http://www.philipslogic.com/products/shiftregisters/4094/ http://mwd.ee.qub.ac.uk/DataSheet/Down_Load/4000%20CMOS%20Series/4094%20-%20Bus%20Register.pdf -- HTH & Regards, Wojciech M. Zabolotny http://www.ise.pw.edu.pl/~wzab <--> wzab@ise.pw.edu.pl http://www.freedos.org Free DOS for free people! -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu