> There is lots of stuff on this topic, and I have looked at > lots, but I find > it bewilderingly inconsistent. Finally, I decided to use > Microchip AN587 as my guide. Why not use the HD44780 manual as your guide? I don't think you would use a Powertip application note as the reference for PIC assembler programming? 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