How about a pcb with 2 traces close together that make a zigzag pattern around the board? When the rain hit the pcb it would cause a change in resistance across the contacts. Hope this helps, Aaron -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads