:: The closest I ever came was thinking about using an :: implanted microchip as authentication for the cat door. I considered that, but came up with the same problem - moggy being chased by a ' how dare you cross my path type moggy' requires the flap to be openable a little while before pet moggy slams into the flap. So I gave up as I didn't want to power the pussy. 5 metres though should be plenty, if only I knew how fast my fat thing can run (which considering he's 7kg is surprisingly fast) Colin -- cdb, colin@btech-online.co.uk on 4/07/2009 Web presence: www.btech-online.co.uk Hosted by: www.1and1.co.uk/?k_id=7988359 -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist