John Piccirillo wrote: > True the PS+ doesn't have a USB port but my, and most, laptops do > so I use a USB to Serial adapter (Keyspan). I think Microchip > recognizes this situation. Surely I'm not the only one trying to > communicate to a PicStart+ from a laptop that only has USB serial. How > is it done ? If the USB to serial adapter is working properly, then it should just work. You will of course have to tell MPLAB with COM port to use. ***************************************************************** Embed Inc, embedded system specialists in Littleton Massachusetts (978) 742-9014, http://www.embedinc.com -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist