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Sources for the 'FTDI' cable used to program Nanode V5 (note that NanodeRF doesn't need this cable).
Sources for the 'FTDI' cable used to program Nanode V5 (note that NanodeRF doesn't need this cable).


Solutions using the FTDI FT232 chip :
==Solutions using the FTDI FT232 chip :==


The [http://apple.clickandbuild.com/cnb/shop/ftdichip?productID=49&op=catalogue-product_info-null&prodCategoryID=105 real thing] from FTDI
The [http://apple.clickandbuild.com/cnb/shop/ftdichip?productID=49&op=catalogue-product_info-null&prodCategoryID=105 real thing] from FTDI
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Using [[Project:Nanode/Applications#Programming_without_an_FTDI_cable| another arduino]] instead of a special cable.[http://openenergymonitor.org/emon/node/235 (direct ref)]
Using [[Project:Nanode/Applications#Programming_without_an_FTDI_cable| another arduino]] instead of a special cable.[http://openenergymonitor.org/emon/node/235 (direct ref)]


Solutions using another USB to serial converter :
==Solutions using another USB to serial converter :==


Ken's [http://sustburbia.blogspot.com/2011/11/nanode-rf-and-winode-perfect-pairing.html new programming board], available from December 2011
Ken's [http://sustburbia.blogspot.com/2011/11/nanode-rf-and-winode-perfect-pairing.html new programming board], available from December 2011

Revision as of 17:19, 14 November 2011

Sources for the 'FTDI' cable used to program Nanode V5 (note that NanodeRF doesn't need this cable).

Solutions using the FTDI FT232 chip :

The real thing from FTDI

An ebay source (seller usbttl) of a cheaper FTDI cable we've found reliable (get the 5V version).

Using another arduino instead of a special cable.(direct ref)

Solutions using another USB to serial converter :

Ken's new programming board, available from December 2011

Hacking a cheap mobile phone programming cable (direct ref)

Hacking a cheap generic USB serial cable