[10intheCrunch]

Again...read my post...

If you use an int for your counter variable, you will have more than enough space. An int in C is a two byte variable, meaning the signed version can store from -32000 to 32000.

What you're thinking about is a char, a one byte variable. That will turn over at 254 (or 128 if it is signed).

Have you tested your code yet?