I took a quick look at the article and it looks like it will help with
my project.  Thanks!

As far as the number of pins, I'm not concerned.  I expect to use all 8
pins on PORTB for the 7-segment display.  I don't mind wasting the
eighth pin (I am not using the decimal point) because it makes it easier
to code.  I will use RA0-RA3 to drive the transistors for each LED
display.  Since I am using the internal RC osciallator, that that will
free up two PORTA pins.  I will use RA5 and RA6 for the Up and Down
buttons.  I will use a resistor to Vcc and a NO switch to Vss on /MCLR.
That leaves Vss and Vcc.  If I am counting correctly, that is 17 pins,
leaving RA4 unused.  This is perfect for my needs.

> Hi Pat,

> This article uses PICBASIC PRO to achieve what you want, but the
hardware
> issues are beautifully explained.

> http://www.melabs.com/resources/articles/ledart.htm

> Referring to this article, I could design a 4 digit multiplexed
display in
> my last project successfully.

> Also consider the fact that your display is going to take up 11 pins
on
> the 16F628; is that acceptable? You might want to use a larger PIC.

> Hope this helps.

> Regards,

> Anand Dhuru.

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