> Here's the problem... > (snip) > Bottom line for me.... Controlling *just* the voltage at Vo does not > control contrast. If I read your post correctly you made a bad voltage buffer, it did not work, and now your conclusion is that voltage driving does not work???? > yet, to me this is pretty conclusive.... It is, but conclusive of what excatly? That you need much more experience before you jump to conclusions? A free tip (as in free beer): Olin is not known for his subtle human interface, but I don't recall him being wrong on electrical matters. 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