> I can't help but notice that the suggestions to throw in a 7805 don't > match well with the fact the current supply is spec'ed at 2 amps :-) > A lot of LEDs end up using a lot of current. > (Perhaps your problem is even along the lines that your modified code > doesn't cause the LED drivers to consume enough current to keep the > unregulated supply down to a reasonable voltage...) If it was me, I'd run the LEDs off cheap unregulated power, and run the processor and logic off the regulated power. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist