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01-12-2013, 02:32 PM

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What interface would you rather see used here, ethernet?

RS-485.

01-12-2013, 02:39 PM

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Don't laugh, we still use RS-485 quite a bit in broadcast facilities. It's ideal for long-distance interconnect of simple microcontroller-based devices.

01-12-2013, 02:41 PM

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I know, that's what we used on the SAM site to interconnect the radars, the launchers and the FDC.

01-12-2013, 05:36 PM

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what interface would you rather see used here, ethernet?

rfc 1149

01-12-2013, 05:51 PM

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rfc 1149

Is it sad that I recognized the RFC for IPoAC without even having to look it up?

(Granted, that's an oldie.)

01-12-2013, 05:54 PM

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That's pretty

01-12-2013, 06:08 PM

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What sort of micro are you using?

01-12-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Reverant

I know, that's what we used on the SAM site to interconnect the radars, the launchers and the FDC.

Greek? Check.
Mad Genius? Check.
Familiar with advanced weaponry? Check.

At last, Reverant's secret alter identity as Ernst Stavro Blofeld is revealed!