Dave said > Do you know Morris code? That would only take 1 output. I bet this is the most inexpensive way and simple too. Just drive an LED or buzzer using Morse code. Good idea. Numbers are easy to learn. ;-) michael brown (N5QMG) -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads