Olin Lathrop wrote: >I've gotten some useful ideas from this thread, and some changes will >definitely be made from my original design. However, there is no way to >please all the people all the time, and it would be a mistake to try. > Agreed. It will be far more important that you actually produce something useful than that you design the perfect product. I'll be waiting for your dsPic version. Incidentally, a little sheet with suggestions on a suitable tool chain would add a lot to the value of such boards. Unlike the hobbyist who "will spare no expense to save a few pennies", I don't mind spending a little to have a solid (reliable) toolchain adequate to the task at hand. On the other hand I don't care to waste a lot on tools that are inappropriate or unreliable (or far beyond what I really need for what I'm trying to do). Clues are appreciated. Regards, Dave -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist