> > When you say "adversely affected" do you mean that the chip failed to > > program/run correctly, or that the chip was actually damaged? > >The former. It wouldn't program correctly. Ok, so I'm not going to damage the PIC if I don't. I'll probably experiment, try it with and without the pull-down, and see what happens. I'll let you all know the results. > > Just curious, > > as the LVP pin will not be pulled low on the standard NOPPP hardware. > >I'd do it just as a precaution. Directly to GND, or via a resisitor do you think? _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads