Ok, it's late and I am tired and I can tell because I can't even post properly any more. I can't wrap my head around attaching an LCD with Hitachi controller and a 3x4 keypad to the same single 8-bit port. Some hints would be much appreciated. Adi -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body