hmmmm....explain that a little more. I can stand delay...meaning that even a second of delay. I'm not really familiar with capacitive sensors Alex Harford wrote: On 5/10/07, alan smith wrote: > Mechanical may be the best. If I could find a AC recpeticle that the blades touched when the device is unplugged, and opens when the device plugs in. Does it need to be instantaneous? If not, what about some kind of capacitive sensor near the socket? -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist