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FTDI to USB-C Cable - 5V VCC-3.3V I/O
USB C is quickly becoming more and more prominent in the maker community because, let's be honest, who likes trying three times to insert USB into a port? This FTDI cable is a USB C to Serial converter which allows for a simple way to connect TTL interface devices to USB. Each 26AWG cable is one meter in length with the USB C side protected by a 2in enclosure.
The FTDI cable is designed around an RS232, which is housed in a USB C connector. The other side of the cable is terminated with a 0.1" pitch, 6-pin connector with the following pinout: RTS (Green), RX (Yellow), TX (Orange), VCC 5V (Red), CTS (Brown), GND (Black). This FTDI to USB C Cable is also capable of handling high voltages up to 300V max.
There are pros and cons to the FTDI Cable vs the FTDI Basic. The FTDI Basic has great LED indicators, but requires a Mini-B cable. The FTDI Cable is well protected against the elements, but is large and cannot be embedded into a project as easily. The FTDI Basic uses DTR to cause a hardware reset where the FTDI cable uses the RTS signal.
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Is a 5V version also on the roadmap ?
I think this just got moved over from SparkX; I threw in a product submission for a 5V version.
Will this program a Thing or does it not have DTR?
Yes, this will program a Thing. The IDE actually touches both DTR and RTS at the same time when programing so either will work.
Another vote for a 5V version please...
What is "got moved over from SparkX". ???
The pin order in the drawing does not seem to match the pin order in the description. Which is it?
Use the numbers on the right side of the drawing below P2, P1 is the USB connector and should not be directly connected to what the drawing says it is connected to.
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While I see a note that it supports RS232, which USB to 232 FTDI converter is inside the cable?
Unfortunately, we don't manufacture the cables so I can't really answer that question. If you asking for which driver to use... you can find links to the FTDI drivers here (just use the most up-to-date version for your system).
Bring 5v!!! I want a USB-C FTDI cable!!!!
I think this just got moved over from SparkX; I threw in a product submission for a 5V version.