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Hobby Components RS485 Transceiver

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$1.39 $2.08 In stock

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This compact RS485 transceiver module is built around the MAX487 IC, giving you a reliable way to communicate with multiple sensors, microcontrollers, and development boards over long cable runs. Perfect for hobbyists, makers, and DIY electronics projects, it provides a simple bridge between standard UART signals and the robust RS485 differential bus.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Jason ★★★★★

Used it to link two microcontrollers about 30 meters apart and it just worked, no glitches even with a couple of sensors sharing the line. The MAX487's low-power mode is a nice touch since I'm running this off a battery. Solid little board for the price.

William W. ★★★★★

The MAX487 chip makes this module feel rock solid—I ran a 30-meter cable to a sensor and didn't lose a single byte of data. It's compact enough to tuck into a tight enclosure, and the pinout is clearly labeled, so wiring took me under five minutes.

Thomas ★★★★★

Finally got this wired up to an Arduino for a garden sensor array and the data comes through clean at over 300 feet. The compact size made it easy to fit inside a small weatherproof box.