The easiest chip (for me) is the 16f676. 14 pin DIP package, works=20 well from 2.5 - 5.5 Vdc, (1) input-only pin, (11) i/o pins. More=20 than large enough and uses the 14-bit core, so you have most of the=20 nice PIC feature set. If you want a smaller package and don't mind doing a bit of messing=20 around, the 8-pin 12f675 is also nice. But its a bit more software -=20 you resistively-couple three of the switch inputs onto the LED pins=20 and thus handle 3- LEDs & 3- switches with only 3 pins, then use two=20 more pins for the remaining switch and for the motor. That leaves=20 one extra pin available if you want. Although this is something that I do all the time, it may not be for=20 you. In that case, the slightly larger 14-pin part is a nice way to go. dwayne At 02:02 PM 4/21/2014, BOB wrote: >I have done a couple of small project but need help in finding a chip >for a new project. > >I need 4 inputs and 4 out puts. The inputs will be switches and 3 of the >outputs will be indicator LEDs. The 4th out put will run a small motor. > >What I need help with is what is the smallest PIC Chip I can get by with > >requirement: Must be 5Volt, need DIP. (I do not have surface mount=20 >abilities) > >Bob --=20 Dwayne Reid Trinity Electronics Systems Ltd Edmonton, AB, CANADA (780) 489-3199 voice (780) 487-6397 fax www.trinity-electronics.com Custom Electronics Design and Manufacturing --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .