> Has the PIC16F876 been replaced by anything, as I seem to be having trouble buying them.

Yes, the 16F876A replaced it.

Two lines need to be added in the initialisation sequence of the program to disable the Comparators and the Voltage Reference module...

CMCON=%00000111
CVRCON=%00000000
...and any @ DEVICE statements right at the start need to have an 'A' inserted to indicate it's now a 16F876A and not a straight 16F876.

You can also migrate to an 18F242, 18F2420 or any of that family as they're all pin compatible but need a litte more code adjustment...

> In the photo's you posted showing the casing for the LCD, it only appears to be small, how is the PIC interfaced with the LCD (is it inside the casing) on a carrier board or spacific schematic.

Those LCD pictures and casing digressed from the Olympic Timer topic per se. I do have a PCB and bezel that is more suitable for playing with that I can let you have. Though it wasn't intended for that purpose, with a bit of frigging (techical engineering term) you can use it for the Olympic Timer project. It'll also house an EEPROM and a RTC so it can be used for other things too when you get bored waiting for the next Olympics.

> Do you still ahve any o fthe LCD's for sale - the 'sexy blue' ones.

Yes, about 8,000 pcs at the last inventory-check. Contact me off-list.