I will deffineatly be using standard connections those little plugs have to be cheaper than screw connectors to...it is a very price concious project and l am having a hard time coming in on busget...even penny counts...personally l like it when l can say "what the heck, throw one of them in there too" but not on this job...thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Kunz" To: Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 3:26 AM Subject: Re: [EE]: does rs485 have to be run on twisted pair ? > CAT 5 "UTP" - Unshielded Twisted Pair. > > Whatever you do, make sure you follow the 10Base-T pinout so you can use > standard cables from the store! We didn't on a recent project and it's been a > real pain to deal with. > > Andy > > > > > > > > > Paul on 09/27/2000 02:21:38 PM > > Please respond to pic microcontroller discussion list > > > > > > > > > To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU > > cc: (bcc: Andrew Kunz/TDI_NOTES) > > > > Subject: [EE]: does rs485 have to be run on twisted pair ? > > > > > > > > > i am planning on using category 5 wiring - is this possible ? > its shielded but not twisted > > Paul Drummond > geniesys@alphalink.com.au > > -- > http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! > use mailto:listserv@mitvma.mit.edu?bodySET%20PICList%20DIGEST > > -- > http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! > use mailto:listserv@mitvma.mit.edu?body=SET%20PICList%20DIGEST > > -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! use mailto:listserv@mitvma.mit.edu?body=SET%20PICList%20DIGEST