> When does ripple cause problems?  Will a rippled (rippling?) input cause a
problem with PICS?  More specifically, let's say I'm using a PIC to blink
LED's or control a small stepper motor.  Would this be a problem?

The datasheet tells you to use regulated, if you don't then expect strange
results.
Are you just trying to be difficult?

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