In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, smhhadima wrote: I think because I did it before, Yes you can connect MCLR to 5v with no problem but you will lose the ability to reset your SX without causing a short circuit. By other words, the 10k resistor give you the ability to reset the SX with an external switch connected to GND ---------- End of Message ---------- You can view the post on-line at: http://forums.parallax.com/forums/default.aspx?f=7&p=1&m=198216#m198220 Need assistance? Send an email to the Forum Administrator at forumadmin@parallax.com The Parallax Forums are powered by dotNetBB Forums, copyright 2002-2007 (http://www.dotNetBB.com)