Yes, that would probably work - I'll try that one - as a separate= project. otherwise I'll have to rewrite my software - the present= problem is intended as a retro-fit using the least amount of add= on components - though I'll probably still have to use a comparator= as the detectors doesn't 'snap' between voltage levels as I had= hoped it would. Mind you I could perhaps have it as an arm in the timing chain of= a 555 hmm Colin -- cdb, bodgy1@optusnet.com.au on 04/11/2002 -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics