I received my frst order in this endeavor from DigiKey this morning and wired up a rat Shack protoboard for the MSP430F2013 in 14 pin DIP. Essentially I duplicated in electrical function the target board of the EZ430 kit. I cobbled together a connector, wiring the 4 pin . 050 socket header back to back with 4 inch wires to a 4 pin .100 socket header ... not fun! I then brought up the IAR Workbench and recompiled, loaded and ran the "Blinking LED," I moved the LED from pin top pin and edited the output and recompiled reloaded several times ... all was well in Mudville! For details check the WebLog at Soooooooooooooo, I have 25 MSP430F2013IN chips (14 pin DIP) and 2 dozen connectors (and more of both on the way) available. Until we all get a feel for this, I am limiting quantities to up to five chips and up to 3 connectors per order. More info and ordering can be done here: --------- cheers ... 73 de brian riley, n1bq , underhill center, vermont Home of the K107 LCD Controller Kit FT817 Power Conditioner Kit Tab Robot Laser Tag Kit MSP430 Accessories -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist