>> Since I'm just starting with PICs, I wanted to stay >> away from timers and interrupts until I get to >> know the PICs a little better. > > IMHO, either use them (timers) now, or select another > learning-project where you don't need timers. :-) You're rigth. But at this point, I'm very excited just to get the leds connected to the port lines to blink =) Timers, prescalers and interrupts are next on the list of thing to tackle. Thanks. Mario -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist