PS: let me modify it a bit.. how silly: ,-----------------.---------------- DTR | | (low, i.e. +12V) | | \ 100 | / C \ ,---- B NPN (BC547) / | E \ | | | | | | 10K | | 5 ------*--/\/\/\--* *---------------- RX 4N25 | | 4 ------. | | | | | | | E | '---- B PNP (BC557) | C | | | | | | '-----------------'---------------- RTS (high, i.e. -12V) Where I will then change that 100 ohm resistor value in order to balance the current going through the 4N25's phototransistor (once I manage to measure it). Thanks! TPM -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist