Hi, Just wondering, will a small 12V alkaline battery (it's about AA size) = be OK for a 12V source for use in a PIC programmer - PARPIC, for = example. Or should I go for the 8xAA (or 10xAA rechargable - they're = only 1.2V!)? Or a car battery? :( Thanks, Kieren Johnstone -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads