>> But if there a more safe ways to disturb the USB communication, (without disconnecting) I would be much obliged. << Remove the outer sheathing from the cable and separate the wires by a couple inches. This impedance discontinuity will likely be enough to corrupt communications. David -----Original Message----- From: stef mientki [mailto:s.mientki@mailbox.kun.nl] Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 1:51 PM To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. Subject: Re: [pic] self healing pic ? Mark Rages wrote: > On 11/1/06, stef mientki wrote: > >> Has anyone an plausible explanation for this kind of behaviour ? >> Or has anyone seen such behaviour before ? >> >> > > Are you referring to the behaviour of the pic, or your mad-scientist > testing regime? > > I can't say I've seen either behaviour before. > Yes I love Braniac and MythBusters ;-) Last weekend we solved 60% cornstarch in water, not dangerous, but very very weird !! But if there a more safe ways to disturb the USB communication, (without disconnecting) I would be much obliged. cheers, Stef -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist