In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, SteveW wrote: Could it be that the floating pins on the SX during programming cause the pushpull modules to go half-on, causing them to sink current from the 18V? 4K7 pulldown resistors to ground on the appropriate SX pins would discourage this behaviour. (Post a schematic, or specs on the drivers, for better advice) Steve ---------- End of Message ---------- You can view the post on-line at: http://forums.parallax.com/forums/default.aspx?f=7&p=1&m=108223#m108635 Need assistance? Send an email to the Forum Administrator at forumadmin@parallax.com The Parallax Forums are powered by dotNetBB Forums, copyright 2002-2006 (http://www.dotNetBB.com)