>in figure 7. ( I know the GP1U26x has a different pin out than fig. 7)
>Basically
>
>I have the data-out pin going to my rx pin on the pic. and am receiving
>garbage.
>
>However, if I hook the rx pin to TX from my PC serial port it works fine. I

This sounds like you have your levels inverted.  The PC will send inverted
clock and data signals relative to the PIC, which is one reason people use
the MAX chips.  But you CAN read the PC directly connected to your PIC,
although people don't recommend it.

I would suggest switching the levels that your PIC is looking for and try it
again.  Of course, your PC won't work in that case, but at least your
circuit will.

--Andrew

ps. Don't put your own address in the "Reply-To" box... it's damn annoying.
Replies should go to the list as a default.

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