Roman Black wrote: > > Ask Jinx about another way to go: Using extra PICs > > as shift registers. There is a rumour this way is better, > > especially when you have to debounce SPDT. > > > Hi Mike, except when you can get 100x 74LS595 shift > regs for 5c each (3c US). > Show me a PIC you can get for 3c?? :o) So cheap? Of course, I agree, Roman, but not absolutely. Sometimes, I think, PIC with more pins would be better choice taking into account PCB cost etc. Mike. -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu