>Hi- >I thought the 2x5 pin header with a pinout compatible with the RJ11/12 >on the ICD2, such that the two connectors could use crimp-on ribbon >cable, would be best choice. >David Okay, so we wire it up thus: Vdd RB7 GND RB6 Vpp Vpp RB6 GND RB7 Vdd That way, regardless of which way you put the connector on, it has the proper signal orientation. Of course, if we use a shrouded, keyed connector, no problem, but I usually just use snappable pin headers so I can have a lot of options easily available, and I suspect most other hobbiest types do as well. Mike H. _________________________________________________________________ Get MSN 8 and help protect your children with advanced parental controls. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/parental -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads