Plan A - replace the 220R after every flash, but I'm pretty sure that's not how the pros do it ;-) Plan B - ask you guys Plan C - put resistor in socket. pull the resistor out as soon as you flash. TIA -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist