> Here is an interesting link: > > http://www.dself.dsl.pipex.com/MUSEUM/POWER/thermoelectric/thermoelectri > c.htm > > Or the same link compacted here: > > http://tinyurl.com/ymsxt4 Not only interesting but of substantial practical value for anyone wanting to understand the approach to present practice. The lantern powered 1950's unit looks like the one I remember hanging in the Engineering School laboratory in the mid 1970's and later. Russell -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist