> Pin 2 - RXD
> Pin3 - TXD
> Pin5 - GND
> 1. Is this the proper way to name the wires?

No, you can't name the wires. You are naming the pins!

> 2. Does RXD imply  a signal going TO a computer FROM the device?

Yes, if you are talking about the pin of the computer's connector.

> This always confuses me but I seem to be able to muddle through.

stop trying to name the wires, name the pins, connect TxD to RxD.

Wouter van Ooijen

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