> Typically, DIP pin are splayed out from the body of the IC. There are 'pin straigtening' devices for this. I bought mine for a few Euro. Unformtuantely it is all black so I tend to loose it in my black metal drawer :( Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu _______________________________________________ http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist