> > What is /MCLR tied to? > It is tied to ground through a N.O. push button. This would be, in effect, floating. However, there is supposed to be an internal pull-up resistor in the Pic itself. If I push the button down and hold it the 1Hz led quits flashing (with the sync signal connected). Otherwise the led remains lit, no flashing) all the time (no sync signal). Ed _______________________________________________ http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist