> I was wondering if there is any way to route across an unused pin pad on > an SMT PIC? If I set up the pin as an output, then it is > high-impedence, correct? So, to the circuit it is not there? You must set it as an input, not output, and even then the voltage on that pin must not go outside the allowed input for a PIC pin. What about bending that pin up so it doesn't make contact with the pad? Are you doing SMD or through hole? You could just cut the pin off. TTYL -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu