Considering that I'll be buying several items thru the coops over the year... it might be an idea that I'd figure out to program a PIC chip. I learning to solder... I might as well learn to program I am sure programming the pic would be easier than soldering Where is a good place and the type of PIC kit to buy for all our needs, ie: USB Dongle, Lynx Express, Lynx Freestyle... DilipProgramming PICS is really very simple. If you look on Ebay you can find programmers from many sources around $40You might want one of these too:You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginBill