> USB to serial port adapters retail for around $50 or so i think > most computer stores seem to have them You should be able to get them much cheaper. I sell the things for ~ $ 21, but I add ~ $ 8 S/H per order (outside europe), for just an USB-serial converter you should be able to find a cheaper local source. Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu