Chris,

Can you read the RX bit ? Yes !

Robin Abbott - robin.abbott@fored.co.uk

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----- Original Message -----
From: chris tolley <106667.2436@COMPUSERVE.COM>
To: <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Sent: 28 November 1999 10:06
Subject: pic uart


> a brief question
> if the uart on a pic is enabled can the rxd pin be read as normal with a
> bit test ?
> as i need to measure some start timings before the data begins
> its dmx512 lighting control protocol
> i'm currently using c74 & f877 any help appreciated
> many thanks chris