Sittingbull wrote:
I also mix 74LS with 74HC
OK, fair enough... it
is often possible to get away with that. (And the same is sometimes true for omitting bypass caps).
Just be aware that, when these practices
do cause trouble, the symptoms can be
very inconsistent and misleading. A situation like that can really drive you crazy... you can end up with hours and hours of pure frustration, rather than enjoying the hobby as you would hope to do.
So, there's an element of risk taking. I hope you never have a bad experience. But if you do, it might really change your outlook.
What spurred your interest in DMX, BTW?
-- Jeff
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