> Since you have the wires from master to each node anyway, why > not keep all the control logic central? This is probably cheaper. He wants three LEDs (or a 3-color LED) at each node, and estimates that the cost of the extra wire(s) offsets the local intelligence (I disagree!). 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