M. Adam Davis wrote:
> But it's [collision detection network]
> worth investigating and considering, given that the vast majority of
> today's computers use it in the form of ethernet, and cars in the form
> of CAN.  I think it's funny that it's one of the more popular methods,
> but so many are against it.

Then you haven't given it much thought.  Both ethernet and CAN do the
collision detection in hardware.  That's rather different than doing it
youself with RS-485, especially since some quick timing is needed.


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