What would be lowest cost method of detecting a hand moving through a volume of space. Imagine a media center and you wave your hand in front of it to turn on illumination for all the buttons and knobs. Interrupting a beam won't work since I don't want anything to extend beyond the amplifiers, cable box and stuff. Room may be in nearly complete darkness. Hand waving must occur within 6 inches of target. Cedric -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist