Quote Originally Posted by The Master View Post
The first 1 or 2 bytes seem to get missing from the data. I think its because the 555 doesnt react quick enough to the data. Im using 115200 baud. Is there anything i can do about this problem?
I doubt very much whether it's the 555. That method is widely and successfully used for automatic control of line direction. The fact that subsequent bytes are OK would also seem to indicate it's not the 555. Are you using termination resistors? They are absolutely necessary at 115200.