> Sweet, that's almost exactly how I have my circuit > with the exception of that 1n4004 diode. What is it > for? I notice it's not in the breadboard picture? I call it the fool's diode. Is that enough to explain its function? You don't see it on most pictures because it is a 'fixed' part of all my breadboards. On http://www.voti.nl/blink/pics/bb-630-big.jpg you can glimpse it beneath the yellow LED. Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics