> I figure it should be fine without since the pic shouldn't let me
> put both devices in output state

In microprocessor mode series buss resistors aren't necessary
because you have control of /OE. In microcontroller mode they
aren't necessary because you *should* have control of /OE. You
could put a pullup on it though in case RJ1 floats for some reason

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