To avoid cross-posting, you can read how to convert between 1.8v TTL and 3.3v or 5v TTL using only one resistor and two diodes for input, and one resistor and one diode for output:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...15&postcount=5
EDIT: Here is the schematic for the level shifter circuit described above:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho....php?p=1897643