In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, eagletalontim wrote: I finally got the chip to boot up with the regulator. i wound up having to put a 1k resistor from the 12v source to the input of the regulator or it would burn it up. found that out the hard way :( Yes, I just need to turn the motors on/off I think i figured out that circuit using an NPN and a PNP. The PNP is rated at 15A so i should not have any problems with it i hope :p ---------- End of Message ---------- You can view the post on-line at: http://forums.parallax.com/forums/default.aspx?f=7&p=1&m=243374#m243568 Need assistance? Send an email to the Forum Administrator at forumadmin@parallax.com The Parallax Forums are powered by dotNetBB Forums, copyright 2002-2008 (http://www.dotNetBB.com)