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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 :==


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


An ebay source of a cheaper FTDI cable we've found reliable (get the 5V version).
An [http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-TTL-Serial-Cable-FTDI-chipset-/290632463946?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item43ab0b764a ebay source] ([http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/usb2ttl/?_trksid=p4340.l2559 seller usbttl]) of a cheaper FTDI cable we've found reliable (get the 5V version).
 
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 :==
 
<gallery>
Arduino-cp2102.jpg|Arduino + CP2102
Nanode_conns.jpg|Nanode v5 Cons / Pins
</gallery>


Ken's 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


Hacking a cheap mobile phone programming cable
Hacking a [[Project:Nanode/Applications#Programming_with_a_PL2303_cable|cheap mobile phone programming cable]] [https://hackerspace.be/Get_to_know_Nanode#Flash_with_Nokia_CA42_.28PL2303.29 (direct ref)]


Hacking a cheap generic USB serial cable
Hacking a [[Project:Nanode/PoorMansCable|cheap generic USB serial cable]]

Latest revision as of 10:31, 27 February 2016

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