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Espruino is a JavaScript interpreter for low-power Microcontrollers. This site is both a support community for Espruino and a place to share what you are working on.
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The RX pin of many devices floats, rather than having an internal pullup - the TX pin it's connected to is responsible for maintaining the line at 3.3v (or 5v for 5v serial).