Hi Guys, I am just about to embark on my biggest PIC project to date. I am just in the hardware planning stages, and I am going to need every I/O available on the 40/44 Pin version. I have seen a lot of discussion on this list regarding RA4 being an "Open Drain" type. Can somebody please advise the concerns when using this pin - either as an input or an output and point out the traps and pitfalls that can be avoided. Thanks, Sean -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu