App note: Migrating from FT2232D to FT2232H

App note on FTDI’s FT2232 USB bridge migration, with full detailed list of capabilities on the newer FT2232H. PDF link can be found here This Application Note details the differences between the FT2232D and FT2232H to help customers design with FT2232H as this newer, high speed USB device has better performance.

Broken laptop recovered using Arduino

When Jack the Vendicator’s laptop display malfunctioned, he thought all was lost. He developed a rescue strategy using an Arduino as a USB bridge between the laptop and a desktop PC. He plugged the Arduino into the laptop, and connected a USB serial converter from his desktop computer to the Arduino’s serial pins. In effect […]