Yes. That overwrite thing was the error i got. I have got MPASM turned on. I thought it didnt like it.

What is the cheapest option for the 232 inverter? Ive had a look for max232 in rapid and they range from a few pence to a few pounds but i dont completely understand which type i need. I have a single serial input that must go to 2 PIC chips.

Matt used a MOC8102 but rapid dont sell those. Once i know what i need for this im gonna order the parts straight away. Im sure everything else is sorted. Just the serial to go.

Ive connected a wire from Matts box into the pic so i can use his circuit for the serial while im testing so i can get on and program the chip. I do have a small question about the program. Its still fading in upto about 40% then 40-60% are all the same brightness and 60-100% work as expected. Do i just alter the timings to compensate?