On 5/25/05, PicDude <picdude2@narwani.org> wrote:
> So I've decided to go with RS485 for this app.  CAN looked really appealing,
> but I chose RS485 since it seems simpler to implement, and should cost less
> (though a few extra bucks on each board for CAN isn't really much of an
> issue).
> 
> Also decided that I will run 8-9V on the lines and regulate that down to 5V on
> each board.  Should make for a simple circuit and use up some of the parts I
> have laying around.


 Very interesting decision. I like to see your face when you'll
measure the voltage at the input of the regulator, on any of your
boards supplied with 500m-1Km of cable.

Vasile



> 
> What I find odd is that the protocol seems really popular, but not much code
> example around.  No prob though, cause it does seem really simple.
> 
> Thanks for the info/help,
> -Neil.
> 
> 
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