> I was also looking at the PICStart plus, and although it > is a little above what I was hoping to spend, I think it might be my > best option. Thoughts? The Picstart+ is a programmer only, where the ICD2 is both a programmer and debug interface for all but the smallest PICs. At about the same cost for each, the ICD2 will be a more useful tool. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist