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Old 03-05-2006, 04:28 AM   #74
Rob Withey
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Quote: Originally Posted by djmickyg
what does it mean by flipping the dtr line?

I meant inverting.
Quote: Originally Posted by djmickyg
can i use my 12v ignition wire as the base and then seral port at the collector..
if u say the emitter is a diode drop lower than the baese then it should come out as 11.5v?

Nope. Go read how transistors work, you want your control signal at the base, that is what it is for.
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