I vaguely recall an optimization where you could get by with less than 7 connections to an LED display if all you wanted was the digits 0123456789, but I'm not finding it via search, and just looking at the digits isn't helping... It may have involved some logic (segment x is always NOT segment y), in which case it's no use to me, but the half-memory is driving me batty... Any ideas? BillW -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist