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I built a data logger that I want to be able to download to a PC. Does anyone know the best way to get VB to create a .csv file based on data that comes in through the serial port (using MSComm Control)?<p>I have been able to get it into a file but without any separators.

Thanks a lot for the help. There were just a few wires that needed to be switched on the transformers. <p>I got one working perfect. The transformer on the other one was so old and dry rotted that all of the leads crumbled off of it when I touched it so I might just trash it.<p>Thanks again,<p>-Jeff

Does anyone know an easy way to change an appliance that requires 220V AC so that it can run properly off of 110? I have some old HP power supplies that I would like to do this to.

Have you tried power transistors? These will have very low current draw. Also they come in all different values so finding one capable of handling 2 amps should not be a problem.
-Jeff

That AD chip looks promising. Thanks for the help. I'll let you know how it works.

I'm wondering if anyone knows of a perfectly clean way to build a solid state A/B switch for a car audio system. Currently I'm using relays and a pic to do this job. The relays are big and sometimes cause a slight pop in the speakers when switched. My main concern with the solid state electronics is...