Independet 595 circuits sharing data lines?

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OK. I'm not quite sure how you thought this should work... but then - it's night here and I can't sleep :wink:
Perhaps I think better in a few hours.

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Is this more clear?

3x 595, 165.jpg
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3x 595, 165.jpg
3x 595, 165.jpg960×720 56.4 KB

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Thanks. I will test this solution when I get the 165 chips which I ordered a few hours ago.