Original message from: Don Hyde > >I've done this sort of thing several times. >..... Remember that the regulator will not switch on and >off instantly, since it needs a cap on its output to be stable, and that cap >will take at least a few microseconds to charge and discharge, and maybe >quite a few milliseconds. Hey this sounds like a good idea. will try it. Decay time won't be a problem - the drain is around 600mA Thanx - Ian __________________________________________________________________ Get your free Australian email account at http://www.start.com.au -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu