| Parameter | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | | HW-417 | | Version | v1.2 | | Operating Current | < 50mA | | Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C | | Connector Type | USB to 6-pin Header (VCC, GND, TXD, RXD, DTR, RTS) | | Cable Length | N/A (Board module) |
Built-in TXD and RXD LEDs provide real-time visual feedback on data transmission.
Right-click the downloaded executable and select Run as administrator . Install: Click the Install button in the setup window.
Open a serial terminal (like PuTTY, Arduino Serial Monitor, or Tera Term) and select the correct COM port. Type characters into the terminal window. hw-417-v1.2 driver
to protect your computer’s USB port from over-current or short circuits. Visual Indicators: Integrated TXD and RXD LEDs
Q: How do I update the HW-417-V1.2 driver? A: To update the HW-417-V1.2 driver, check for updates on the manufacturer's website, uninstall the old driver, and install the new driver.
// Initialize the SoC's peripherals hw417_v1_2_init_peripherals(); | Parameter | Specification | | :--- |
For standard modern machines, download the latest version of the or newer package. Step 2: Installation Procedures by Operating System Windows 10 & Windows 11 (Automated Executable) Drivers - FTDI
Understanding the physical layout and capabilities of the HW-417 module is vital before beginning the software setup. Specification FTDI FT232RL (or compatible clone) Interface Type USB 2.0 to TTL Serial UART USB Connector USB Mini-B or USB Type-A (variant dependent) Operating Voltage Dual 3.3V and 5V (Selectable via physical jumper) Data Transfer Rates 300 baud up to 3 Megabaud (TTL levels) Onboard Indicators Power (PWR), Receive (RX), and Transmit (TX) LEDs Pinout Header DTR, RXD, TXD, VCC, CTS, GND The Importance of the Voltage Jumper
power levels, making it compatible with a wide range of logic levels for different sensors and boards. Plug-and-Play Compatibility: It uses official FTDI Virtual COM Port (VCP) Open a serial terminal (like PuTTY, Arduino Serial
Typically breaks out VCC, GND, TXD, RXD, and sometimes CTS/RTS or DTR pins.
The HW-417-v1.2 features a physical jumper or solder pads to select between 3.3V and 5V logic levels. Ensure this matches the operating voltage of your target microcontroller, or the chip may fail to boot.
| HW-417 | Target Device | |--------|----------------| | TXD | RX | | RXD | TX | | GND | GND | | 5V/3.3V| VCC (match voltage) |
The HW-417-V1.2 bridges serial data from a USB Type-B Mini port directly into TTL-level serial buses. It features a flexible voltage toggle jumper that switches the operational logic between 3.3V and 5.5V, ensuring protection when working with low-voltage logic gates. How to install FTDI Drivers on Windows | FT232RL