solarwind wrote:
> On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 6:07 PM, Jan-Erik Soderholm
>> *Never* *Ever* leave CMOS inputs open !
>
> This problem is not happening on the Low Pin Count Demo Board that
> came with the PICKIT2 and it has a few open ports. I also made all
> ports TRIS = 0x00 so they are all forced output mode.

How about doing what Jan-Erik says instead of trying to explain why it
doesn't apply.  You are making incorrect assumptions above.

> What is your recommendation?

He already told you, don't ever leave a CMOS input floating.  Carefully go
thru every pin on the PIC and make sure it's either an output or it's tied
low or high.


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