> I would have absolutely NO problem including one or more of these > in a one-off project, just like I have had NO problem sticking a Basic=20 > Stamp into one-off projects. In particular, I plan to use some of=20 > the ChipKIT PIC32 Arduino clones for several upcoming projects. Similarly I use Vinculum and programmable RF modules because in some projects it just makes economic sense. Why on earth would you waste valuable time developing a roll-your-own for absolutely no gain ? I see no reason why anyone shouldn't know what tools are available and how to make the best use of them I've a neighbour who would tell me whenever he got the chance how much better and more expensive his workshop tools are than mine. But he doesn't know how to use them properly and I'd stack my Black And Decker results against his wonky Dewalt abominations any day --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .