[Mike Copioli]

Originally Posted by Stuart

well Ill give credit to where credit is due.

the reason I suggested using a digital pot is because I spent most of last semester(in bits and peaces on weekends) building team lightnings ps2-15pin analog adapter.

so not only is it possible to run digital pots with a micro controller . . its been done and tested.

Yes, I remember you guys from nationals. I believe you used a multiplexing circuit of some kind. You were in our division last year. You had a pit on the same end as us right on the isle. Yes, It is possible. That is not being disputed. I was just pointing out that you most likely will not get the full range from the digpots due to there tolerances.