Hi, I've found very good article on Circuit Cellar's September 2004 issue named "DMX-512 Control - Build a USB-to-DMX-512 Converter". (Circuit schematics and programs can be found the authors web-site: http://www.kalbermatter.ch/index3.htm) Also I can supply pdf article on a demand. Previously i've been trying to implement picmicro based transmitter for dmx controller but after showing this article i've decide to implement usb-to-dmx controller. But i've a problem with this article the author mentions "galvanic isolation" for protecting pc against over voltages. How can integrate such a protection to the existing circuitry? After reading this magazine article i've searched some on google for pc-based lighting control softwares and saw very sophisticated one named eCue programmer (from www.ecue.tv). It has very powerful sound2light feature that will activated via hardware dongle. I want to implement such a complicated lighting control interface for my own use. My IDE choice will be LabWindows/CVI, i've some experience with it, but i need some techinal help for developing sound to light conversation... Any help would be very appreciated, Thanks in advance, G=F6khan SEVER. -- = http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist