Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video I'll tell you about Raspberry Pi serial console cables - what are they? How to get one? How to use it? How to make one? (Yes, another DIY mini project! :) )

Links from the video:

FTDI232 converter: banggood.com/Geekcreit-FT232RL-FTDI-USB-To-TTL-Serial-Converter-Adapter-Module-Geekcreit-for-Arduino-products-that-work-with-official-Arduino-boards-p-917226.html

FTDI USB drivers: ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers

Adafruit USB to TTL Serial cable: adafruit.com/product/954

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