> I've switched 12 volts, 1 amp with a pic (and a transistor placed
>10mm from pic.) using standard ATX power-source. The other
> IOs-didn't notice and my software rs232 worked like a charm.
>
> Using a scope to check is on the other hand a good idea.
>
>     KreAture

Didn't mean to sound too A-R about it but as far as possible I try
to bear in mind Kelly Kohls' signature

"There's never enough time to do it right, but plenty of time to do it over"

So true so often

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