Thanks for the link Rob. A bit complex perhaps for just adding a couple of LEDs to show activity, but I may just build a full one to have around. Thanks! Josh -- A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. -Douglas Adams Rob Hamerling wrote: > There are many, and of course each has its (dis)advantages. If you want > a good versatile DIY breakout box, have a look what I'm using: > > > http://www.robh.nl/ELECTRO.HTM -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.