[Swansea Hackspace] FTDI chip - PCB

[Alan Cox]

On Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:38:37 +0000
Ceri Clatworthy <ceri.clatworthy at gmail.com> wrote:

> WARNING
> 
> if you have any 'Chinese' FTDI breakout boards,
> 
> Then DO NOT allow Windows to update driver !!!
> 
> because it will be BRICKED !!!
> 
> look at this post..
> 
> https://www.sparkfun.com/news/1629
> 
> 
> Just 'lost' my 3D printer :(

The current Linux driver will recognize the new identifier.

If your device has been harmed by the Windows driver then you should file
a computer misuse act complaint with Swansea police and get a crime
number.



Alan