I'm in (reasonably) desperate need of one of the cheapo TTL => RS485 modules, preferably with automatic flow control. 

 

Something like this:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32977187783.html

 

I have some on order from AliExpress but it seems that the Corona issue is causing delays in dispatching them.

 

Anyone know of something that does not ship from China, loads on Lazada but all ship from "overseas" (bet I can't guess where).

 

OR

 

I could just get the MAX485 device (the 8 pin beastie) to replace the fried one, needs to be in the SOP-8 package. Sources?

 

Thoughts anyone?

 

Saturday stroll down Baan Mor could be helpful, or, that Chinatown address and phone no. of the of the arduino shop?

6 minutes ago, carlyai said:

Saturday stroll down Baan Mor could be helpful, or, that Chinatown address and phone no. of the of the arduino shop?

 

Yeah, I agree. The issue right now is that Madam is in hospital so any forays into town are severely restricted.

 

I was hoping to get something mail-order but shipped in-country.

https://www.arduinoall.com

You can also try this company - HQ is in Penang - But they have a dealer in Thailand - The mail order from Malaysia is good as well

 

https://www.cytron.io/

 

3 hours ago, Crossy said:

I could just get the MAX485 device (the 8 pin beastie) to replace the fried one, needs to be in the SOP-8 package. Sources?

https://www.es.co.th/detail.asp?prod=012601441

34.67 THB per chip

 

And many other maybe similar choices

https://www.es.co.th/af.asp?keyword=&catc=034044011&mfrc=

 

If you order before noon it will be shopped with EMS today and if you live in Bangkok it will be delivered tomorrow.

I ordered many times from them and never had any problems.