Here some more questions related with the subject? At the first demonstration (at the Kuo Hua example) how the system could have been addressed? One master controller and local controllers for each pixel? What's the specified data refresh rate for DMX512 system (minimum-maximum ranges) ? Where's the data signal coded in dmx protocol. Do picmicro's 9-bit transreceive capability serves help or do we able to use 8-bit data based hardware usart modul or do i have to software based communication protocol for both master and slave controls? Does the address information send to all local receivers synchronously or one for each other? How the system acts like graphical display board?. Implementation of solid color change effects and scrolling text seems easy: but how can one implement smooth color change and organic flow effects? Any need for special vga based controller or GUI can be handle this structure? Can the system daisy-chained with over 512 slave devices ( say that 1024 for higher density) Do we need different topology for that? In the product sheet of "Versatile" they claim to get over 1 billion colours. Is it realistic, if yes do they use RGB(A)'s A value for higher colour density or virtual pixels? Do our eyes capable of sensing such density? What if i want to add music synchronization effects to the system. Are there any special audio controlled pwm IC's or do i need to struggle with frequency information (ffts, dfts...) of audio signal. Whats the trick for visualition plugins to implement on hardware... -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist