For both of your questions, check out Byron Jeff's page at http://www.finitesite.com/d3jsys/. He offers programmer schematics as well as a comparison of the F84 and F628. (I'm surprised he hasn't said anything yet) :) Jen > Is there any other PIC that is better to start with than the F84. > > I also would like to have a ISP programmer for the PIC. > Can I build one? Where can I find more information on this? > -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body