> 16F877 should have enough I/O pins If he's new without any existing code base, I suggest starting with the 18F series and never looking back. ***************************************************************** Embed Inc, embedded system specialists in Littleton Massachusetts (978) 742-9014, http://www.embedinc.com -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu