[comp.sys.atari.st] RS232 problem: Atari ST and JNT-PAD; any relevant

Roger.Sheppard@bbs.actrix.gen.nz (01/09/91)

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Problem with RS232 Drivers, These Drivers 1488 are a Industry Standard
and should not be a problem, there is one Problem that can cause these
to blow, is the Ground Potential, I don't think that the ST is eathed
this can cause a high static charge that can damage these IC's, this I
have found in Practice with other Equipment, So you could try a Ground
to the 0 Volts in the Power Supply, Note, the ST does not have 24 volts
so were did the 24 volts come from...only +- 12 volts...
 
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Roger W. Sheppard   85 Donovan Rd, Kapiti New Zealand...