>just to check if any one have any experience in using the
>MAX 232 chip with a voltage source of 3.3 instead of 5 Volt

Not sure if the MAX232 is rated for 3V, I suspect it is only 5V

Use the MAX3232E instead. IIRC pin compatible, and definitely allowed to run
at 3V.

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