Most modern Linux kernels (2.6.39 and later) include built-in support for the , so no separate download is usually needed. How to Install the 1. Automatic Installation (Windows)
the downloaded file and select "Run as Administrator".
If you have an internet connection, Windows will often attempt to download and install the driver via as soon as the device is plugged in. Wait a few moments and check your Device Manager under "Ports (COM & LPT)" to see if a "USB Serial Port" has appeared. 2. Manual Installation Steps ft231x usb uart driver link
Use the Windows Setup Executable which automatically installs both Virtual COM Port (VCP) and D2XX drivers for Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11.
The most reliable way to obtain drivers is directly from the manufacturer, Future Technology Devices International (FTDI) . Most modern Linux kernels (2
Open Device Manager (Win + X > Device Manager). Look for USB Serial Port (COMx) under "Ports (COM & LPT)". Key Specifications of the Specification Data Transfer Rate 300 Baud to 3 Mbaud USB Protocol USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps) UART Signals TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI I/O Voltage 1.8V to 3.3V (5V Tolerant) Buffers 512-byte Receive, 512-byte Transmit Drivers - FTDI
is part of the FTDI "X-Series" chips, designed for high-speed data transfer (up to 3MBaud) with full handshake support. Official FT231X USB UART Driver Links If you have an internet connection, Windows will
Available on the FTDI VCP Drivers page. Note that newer macOS versions (10.15 and later) may require the "Dext" version of the driver. Linux Drivers:
If the automatic process fails, follow these steps using the official FTDI setup executable : the setup executable from the FTDI Drivers page.
A month after the previous release, which was only a Linux one, introducing the capability of using yt-dlp to play youtube streams, here is the new one. Most important thing - it brings yt-dlp capability to Windows. The novelty? Merging TV streams and radio streams as two sections of the same subscription.
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We're here, exactly one year after the last release with a new one.
The new release has two brand new features and the usual small fixes.
Important: for now it is only for the Linux users. Windows user will have to wait a little bit.
Happy new year to everyone!
More than a year since the last 0.7.6 release. Time to test if everything is still allright and to fix some small issues observed.
Coincidence, or not, this release happens on New Year's Eve. So, Happy New Year to everyone celebrating these days!