[sdiy] USB (was: Call for opinions: Walsh Module)

[Paul Maddox (QinetiQ)]

John,

> IMO, USB was intended for the mass distribution markets.  You must obtain
a
> VID from the USB org for a pricey fee that repeats every couple of years.
> The hardware and software (device and host sides) are relatively major
> undertakings relative to MIDI or RS232.

Wrong :-)
well ok, partly Wrong...

If you buy one from FTDI, you can use their VID,
they then give you a unique second ID..
And this is for *FREE*, just ask them :-)

Also, if you're not into writing .DLLs then you can (in windows) use their
COM port .DLL which turns the USB interface into a 3rd (or 4th) com port
with a completely insane bitrate :-)

Paul
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