> Hi. I appreciate your suggestions. I have already developed the > thermal management side of the system (using DS18B20 1 wire sensor in > TO-92 package). The only problem is the communications system. Hi, but, please, the suggestion to talk to MCHP folks that you saved money on beer is applicable only if you really did not drink it and thus saved the cash :-) No need to misinform anyone. >> For example he could go to MCHP office in Toronto (the phones in every >> MCHP datasheet) and tell the folks that he is an EE student, loves >> PICs but is limited on cash (did not drink beer for a couple of months >> and had saved only hundred bucks, can't wait till $270). Or he could -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist