There is a I2C/Rs232 converter someone is selling. I think it is PIC-based. Of course you can build your own. Since usually the reason to troubleshoot I2C is incorrect timing or signal levels a DSO is the way to go. A cheap one that does 1MHz and 2 channels (Game Boy ?) should do it. Peter -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu