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Tag Archives: counterfeit
Re-registered TPMS – despite FTDI
Background: My new Prius 5 (not V) came with 17″ wheels/tires – rather than the 15″ ones that came with lower trim levels. Great! (I thought.) Larger tire diameter will translate to smoother ride! Well, No. The wheels are larger, … Continue reading
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Tagged brick, counterfeit, Discount Tire, ft232r_prog, FTDI, MVCI, prius, Techstream, tire pressure monitor, TPMS
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Cheapie USB-TTL Adapters
Thinking there might be need for some more “FDTI cables” – USB-TTL serial adapters with a 6 pin 0.1″ female header to plug into USB-less Arduino clones (like our Diavolinos), and being offended at the pretty standard $15 pricetag of … Continue reading