Home » Forums » Archived: Questions and support

FTDI programmer

Submitted by Guest on Fri, 19/04/2013 - 16:05

I would like to get started with OpenEnergyMonitor but looking in the shop, the FTDI programmer is out of stock with no indication as to when new ones will be available [1]. Can I use any FTDI cable like the one I can find at Farnell [2] or is the one in the OEM shop special?

[1] http://shop.openenergymonitor.com/programmer-usb-to-serial-uart/

[2] http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/search/productdetail.jsp?SKU=1740366&MER=bayno...

‹ Pulse counter with pollucom Incorrect Power reading - newly built system - SOLVED ›
»
alco's picture

Re: FTDI programmer

Submitted by alco on Fri, 19/04/2013 - 20:33.

you can use any FTDI programmer that you want. I use an 2 dollar ebay programmer and also one from jeelibs.org. It's not specific for openenergymonitor..it's just an Arduino remember :)

»
brunogirin's picture

Re: FTDI programmer

Submitted by brunogirin (not verified) on Wed, 24/04/2013 - 08:36.

Thanks, that's what I was wondering. So does the FTDI programmer need to be soldered on the board and if yes do all of them have the same pin layout?

»
Robert Wall's picture

Re: FTDI programmer

Submitted by Robert Wall on Wed, 24/04/2013 - 10:31.

You do not solder, it connects with a header plug & socket.

»
dBC's picture

Re: FTDI programmer

Submitted by dBC on Wed, 24/04/2013 - 10:44.

Generally they're not keyed though, so make sure you insert it the right way around.

»

Comment viewing options

Select your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes.