>Try looking at these URL's maybe there is something here that can be useful. Thanks Tim, there are certainly some useful links there. I had the Microchip app notes, and it looks like through at least 2 of the links I now have electronic copies of the specification. Anyone else looking should look at the can-cia links as a first hit, as there is a lot of info there, and it looks like they are setting up standards for message passing in areas like home automation. -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu