Hi,
I can see that 3DR sells 3.3v FTDI cables. But I was not able to confirm by searching this forum if 3.3v is the only option or if a cable with TTL level of 5v will also work ?
I already have a 5V cable and I just don't want to try it and fry my module.
Regards,
Regis
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Note that VCC is 5V, only the signal wires are 3.3V according to 3DR and the cable manufacturer's spec sheet.
3DR's page states: "Note: The TX/RX signals are 3.3volts, making it even more flexible, the power supply is 5volts (red wire)."
Why do they state it is more flexible? Will a 3.3V signal work with a 5V system?
Also, if your board is using 5v signaling, I hope that won't harm the RS232/USB convertor chip inside the cable (which expects 3.3V). took me awhile to realize FTDI is simply a company which makes the RS232/USB convertor chip...dumb idea whoever decided to refer to them as FTDI instead of RS232.
Hi Eric
Just a quick question did the 5v signal cause any harm to the OSD ? I've just bought a FTDI breakout but see now that it's 5v logic .
Either cable will work. The 3DR radio actually works for input power down to about 3v, and the serial interface is 5V tolerant.
Ok. I spent some time searching this forum but I did not really read the product page on the 3DR store. And it says:
"Interface to the module is via standard 5V-tolerant TTL serial / FTDI USB serial."
So why is a 3.3v cable sold with the module.
Regis