> Don't underestimate the common relay. I don't like it for this case. It's mechanical, big, and I recall some horrors about not l;etting go after being energised for a long time. I'll try the P-fet approach. Once I know the right terms google is my friend again :) Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist