Vdip1

[mackrackit]

Any PIC that you would recommend to us?
We were planning to use PIC16F688 or PIC16F560. Would that be a good choice?

I think the main thing to consider (in your case) when picking a PIC is to find one that has enough code space ram and I/Os for the application. The smallest PIC I have used with the VDIP1 is a 16F88. As the project progressed I found that I was scrambling for pins. But that happens with a lot of projects.

RTS of VDIP1 is to be connected to which pin of PIC? Any pin of the port?

RTS can be connected to most any pin, just consider ADC and comparators may be on the same pin and need to be shut off.