Jinx wrote:
> 
> Some other info might help - how long are these strings, what colour,
>  what voltage are they designed for, what voltage is available ?

10 LEDs apiece, superbright white, 3.5VDC/30mA apiece.
This is a ground-up project, so I'm going to build the
power supply as well.  I intend to drive the LEDs
through Darlingtons driven in turn by the PIC's outputs.

> Ken, when you say you're new to micros - how new ?

*Maybe* as much as twenty hours total so far.

> How much help do you need to get something running ?

Well, my first programme worked on the first try.
The second one took a bit more work. :-)

> I ask so as to not offend with patronising baby-step answers

Comprends.  I've played with electronics for year, and
programing for longer -- just not with anything merging
the two.  Quite exciting.

> Have you done any programming yet What editor (eg MPLAB) are you 
> using Which programmer How will you assemble the actual circuit

Yes, MPLAB and a Velleman K8048 kit.  I intend to breadboard it
first; I'm designing the PCB myself from results of the breadboard.
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