Jason White wrote: > me being unable to measure current wouldn't it be easer and safer (for me) > to put a $0.53 voltage regulator that can handle up to 35 volts and outputs > 5 volts and a 150 ma current between my pic and power supply ? Provided that you know how to hook it up and and what it means.... For one thing, it is definitely *not* a 5V *and* 150 mA supply. It is something close, but significantly different. -- Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist