Thanks for all the replies, and yes I normally have some error checking=20 and retry. Probably will try 1200 baud to start. You might use a low slew rate driver to limit reflections. Can someone suggest an appropriate driver? On 7/6/13 10:08 PM, Jesse Lackey wrote: > I concur - you can do everything the wrong way with rs485 and all is > fine at low bitrates. If you have a CRC check on your messages, and a > retry mechanism of some sort (maybe an acknowledgement response and if > this ack is not seen within a timeout period, a retry), you'll be in > fine shape. > J > --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .