Carlos:

What about using RS232 in a multi-drop or star configuration?  I though
RS232 was point-to-point.

--John





> My question is:  is my impression of RS232 unfounded?  If so, why?  Has
> anyone used RS485 in the way I want to use it?  If so, did you use a
> terminating resistor as each node to minimize reflections?  Any other
> information you could provide would be very helpful
>
> Regards,
>
> --John

You can use the RS232 for long distance but you have to make an amplifier
to
use it without problems. I saw one circit sometime, that could use the
RS232 in
a ddistance of 100m from the computer. Maybe, if you are intereted in this
circuit, I can search it and send you.

Carlos L.M.