Thought I'd buy this chip because digikey had so many in stock and search results seemed to make it popular in the 8 pin low cost pics (unless someone has a better idea). Started off using 12f675 which was a bad idea, took forever to figure out configuring the int clock and that chip is wacko imho.

Please, can anyone tell me how to set the 12F508 for internal osc 4mhz (or do I even need to? does it default to internal)? I've tried everything.

get an error on _intrc _fosc_intosc tried a half dozen.

or do set it up like the 12f675 with that weird define?

Looking for a reliable 8 pin PIC that is a dollar or under that is the best choice -- just need to use 3 I/O for something. ___THANKS