Thanks.  I'll probably keep the count at 255, but code it so it doesn't
overflow, or probably have it so
that when the timer reaches 2 seconds, it will automatically enter SETUP
MODE.  Thats probably better anyways, this way
the user doesn't have to time it.  Just hold the button until the mode
changes.

Dan



> Pressing the button for 1.9 seconds will be seen as a short
> push, as will
> 2.56 seconds as you overflow the char used for count.  You're
> asking your
> user to accurately time the button press to within half a
> second, lots of
> people can't.  You may want to use a 16 bit variable for count.
>
> Another method: when you see the button pushed, delay two
> seconds or so.
> If the button is not still pressed, it's a short push; if it
> is, it's a
> long push.  Maybe blink an LED or beep something to let the user know
> he/she can release the button at that point, then wait until they do
> release it before moving on.
>
> Dale
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