How to Install FTDI Drivers

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Contributors:

Paul Smith

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Resources and Going Further

Now that you've successfully got your FTDI up and running, it's time to incorporate it into your own project!

For more hardware specifications, check out the resource below:

SparkFun USB to Serial UART Boards Hookup Guide

February 18, 2016

How to use the SparkFun FTDI based boards to program an Arduino and access another serial device over the hardware serial port, without unplugging anything!

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For more information about the drivers, check out the resources below:

In-depth FTDI Installation Guides - In-depth guides to install an FTDI for any OS.
Latest FTDI Virtual COM PORT (VCP) Drivers - The latest VCP Drivers found on FTDI's website.
SparkFun's USB Serial Driver Quick Install Tutorial - A condensed version of our "How to Install FTDI Drivers" tutorial.

Check out these tutorials to dive even deeper into the world of microcontrollers!

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Or check out this blog post for more ideas.