On 18/10/2011 08:26, slippyr4 wrote:
> I have a couple of the FTDI chips in my drawer, I guess the optimal solut=
ion
> is to integrate the USB-Serial converter into my project. I hoped that th=
is
> would not be necessary because it's added complexity, but if that means
> reliablility then I shall have to do it.
>

Or use a PIC with USB built in. I found the PIC 18F4550 USB programmed=20
in JAL fine for "serial" communication via USB.
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