In the RS-232 world devices are either DTE or DCE. You need one of
each on each end of the line if using a normal straight cable. To
connect two like devices you need a crossover cable (AKA "null modem")
From the sounds of it I'm guessing the PC is a DCE and the Arduino
and Thunderbolt are both DTE.
On Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 9:38 PM, Dan Quigley <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm integrating an Arduino (Due/Mega have tried both) with a surplus
> Thunderbolt and need some advice.
>
> The Thunderbolt is a known working unit (supplies 10Mhz to my HPSDR rig) and
> the serial interface works fine between it and a PC. I've read the coverage
> about this kind of integration (and some of the archived discussions on this
> board) and am employing a commercially available MAX232-based "shield" (RS232
> V2) to handle the level translations. Just three lines (RX/TX/GND) are
> used. The MAX232 circuit is working, reliably passing data between the
> Arduino and a PC.
>
> With the Thunderbolt is connected to the MAX232 no data passes. Activity
> LEDs on the non-RS232 of the MAX232 circuit show no activity when the
> Thunderbolt is providing data, indicating the MAX232 is not performing the
> intended level translation. I've scoped the RX/TX lines coming from the
> Thunderbolt both when connected to the Arduino and not. There is a distinct
> difference. When disconnected, the pulses are about 10.3v and nice, crisp and
> square. Connected, the pulses are ~50% lower in voltage (4.1v) showing an
> exponential rise in voltage and trace noise.
>
> I'm pretty much stumped at the moment and wonder if anyone can offer a
> suggestion or thoughts on a direction to take.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Dan Quigley (N7HQ)
>
>
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