PicDude wrote : > So I've decided to go with RS485 for this app... > ... > What I find odd is that the protocol seems really popular, > but not much code example around... Probably becuse RS485 isn't a *protocol*, but a specification of an electrical transmission medium/cabling. You don't write *specific* software for RS485 (like you can do for e.g. CAN). You have to add whatever protocol you need on top of RS485. Jan-Erik. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist