In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, PJMonty wrote: RS-485 and RS-422 [i]need[/i] to share a common ground - this is how they get rid of common mode noise and provide that cool noise immunity we all love. If they don't share a common ground, then it might work... it might not. It's a just a big crapshoot at that point. Thanks, PeterM ---------- End of Message ---------- You can view the post on-line at: http://forums.parallax.com/forums/default.aspx?f=7&p=1&m=90904#m142193 Need assistance? Send an email to the Forum Administrator at forumadmin@parallax.com The Parallax Forums are powered by dotNetBB Forums, copyright 2002-2006 (http://www.dotNetBB.com)