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Jan 12, 2013 | 02:32 PM

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What interface would you rather see used here, ethernet?

RS-485.

Jan 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.

Jan 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.

Jan 12, 2013 | 05:36 PM

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what interface would you rather see used here, ethernet?

rfc 1149

Jan 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.)

Jan 12, 2013 | 05:54 PM

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That's pretty

Jan 12, 2013 | 06:08 PM

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What sort of micro are you using?

Jan 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!