In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, Johnson Rod wrote: supply the led's w/ V+ instead of +5 to take some of the load off of the regulator. if you simply want flashing use a 555 timer to drive your fet. you may not need a regulator in that case. ---------- End of Message ---------- You can view the post on-line at: http://forums.parallax.com/forums/default.aspx?f=7&p=1&m=88380#m88765 Need assistance? Send an email to the Forum Administrator at forumadmin@parallax.com The Parallax Forums are powered by dotNetBB Forums, copyright 2002-2005 (http://www.dotNetBB.com)