Highlights
Quality
This adapter is a modern update to these classic adapters, typically used to connect to a microcontroller to upload software or... Read More
I've been using it for various serial communication tasks, and it's worked flawlessly across different systems.
3v, because the solder jumper to do so requires a knife and soldering iron to switch on the back; fortunately, raw 5v output is... Read More
I like this compact design and, other than wishing the 5v/3.
Packaging/appearance
" it's incredibly compact, yet packs in over-current and over-voltage protection.
Competitiveness
It's less ideal than some others if you think you'll need to switch between 5v and 3.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its less ideal than some others if you think youll need to switch between 5v and 3
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There are some scalloped pins around the edge permitting using this as a module breaking out the other pins of the ftdi chip like cbus that are rarely used
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Most people will ignore them but its nice the pins are broken out if you are looking for a board to experiment with the ftdi chip itself rather than just using it as a serial gateway