> The pinout of the 7805 is IN-GND-OUT, when looking from its > front, isn't it ? (at least that's what I've found on the datasheets Correct. Maybe you've a bad 7805 (possible) or capacitor (unlikely). Do you have spares to substitute to find out ? You haven't mistakenly used a 7905 have you ? (just a long shot) -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body