Indeed. Did think it a bit odd that the kit came with only a socket for the CPU.
Anyhow, I did a bit of research and it looks like the best replacement available to me will be a MAX3232, since it will work with the 100nF bootstrap caps in the megasuqirt. Looks functionally identical to the other ...
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- Fri Oct 09, 2015 1:49 am
- Forum: MS-II and V2.2/V3 Main Board Assembly, Testing, and Troubleshooting
- Topic: Can I replace SP232AEP with MAX232?
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- Thu Oct 08, 2015 1:34 pm
- Forum: MS-II and V2.2/V3 Main Board Assembly, Testing, and Troubleshooting
- Topic: Can I replace SP232AEP with MAX232?
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Can I replace SP232AEP with MAX232?
Hi,
I screwed up installing the SP232AEP chip to my megasquirt (soldered it in the wrong way round) and had to sacrifice the chip to avoid heat-damaging the board when sucking it out.
I understand this chip is a replacement for the MAX232. I can get a MAX232 cheaply from my local supplier. Will ...
I screwed up installing the SP232AEP chip to my megasquirt (soldered it in the wrong way round) and had to sacrifice the chip to avoid heat-damaging the board when sucking it out.
I understand this chip is a replacement for the MAX232. I can get a MAX232 cheaply from my local supplier. Will ...