hows this?
also what should I do about the power problem?

 

hi,
Checking it now looks set up correctly, you may have damaged the 12F.
E

 

it works now! thank you so much for your help!

couldnt have done it without you.
have a wonderful rest of your day!

 

@ericgibbs

Your replies on this thread are amazing

I thought I knew the answers, but did not.

You were spot on and I don't know how you did it

Apologies for any nausea caused to other forum members by my worship of ericgibbs.

Credit where credit is due