> That's sure not a lot of programming cycles. For development, the > approach that I think I'd take would be to use an SMD-to-DIP adapter > board that could be plugged into a DIP socket on the main PCB. Just about do-able for a 64-pin chip, but I don't think its feasible for a 100-pin (or more) chip. 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