At 04:48 PM 6/24/04 -0600, you wrote:
>I just etched my first PCB, and the (working) circuitry I took from my

One more thought.  I'm assuming from your comment that you have made 1 pcb
and loaded it. If you decide to end up making another new board, I would
suggest checking it for shorts before you load it. The pcb is a component
like all the rest in your circuit but it's easy to forget that.  It needs
to be checked just like any other part.

Another idea, after testing it for shorts, is to start loading your new
board and doing a power up test as you go.  This isn't always possible but
often is.  For example, load the voltage regulator and/or other power
supply parts first and test that much.  Verify *at the PIC power pins* that
you have the correct voltage.

This is an easy thing and it builds confidence.  Plus it keeps you from
getting an entire board stuffed only to find it has a short and now is very
difficult to locate.

Best of luck in your project!
Tom

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