V G wrote: > > I'm going to try redesigning it using a 16F866 or whatever else I have on > hand and a crystal. > -- If you have the free time, why not developing guitar-like keyboard. A certain guitar chord would mean certain symbol. A list reader would not only read a message but also would listen to it. Some will sound like Wagner's works, some - like Mozart's, some - like Thrash Metal :-) --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .