![]() However as they only update the PID, this can easily be reveresed. This has the effect of rendering the device inoperable, even if you downgrade your drivers or use them in another computer.įollowing a huge backlash from the EE and Maker communities (and i suspect some heavy pressure from Microsoft), FTDI have now removed this from their drivers, however this doesn’t help much if you have already have a device that’s been rendered useless. Their popularity however means that there are a whole host of clones and couterfeit devices out there, most of which are indistiguishable from the real thing and it seems that FTDI have decided to do something about it by rendering these fakes inoperable.Ī recent driver update that was pushed out via windows updates uses a clever trick to determine if it is a genuine device and if it isn’t then the PID (Product ID) of the device is updated to 0000. These devices are found in thousands of other devices from aurduino’s to 3D printers. They have built a reputation for producing great USB UART IC’s with excellent compatibility and more importantly drivers that are included within windows. One of the most popular (and the one offering the best compatibility) is the FT232R chip from the scottish company FTDI. Many of my fellow radio amateurs will be familiar with USB to Serial adaptors, the lack of RS-232 ports on modern computers mean they see plenty of use within the radio amateur community especially for CAT control of our Radio’s. ![]()
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