Time to Get Real
TermDriver is not my first rodeo. In fact, it's my eighth crowdfunding project. For the first couple, I waited to place the manufacturing order until the campaign ended, and then waited 6-8 weeks for the parts to arrive. Then we had to test, finish, and ship them. It was mad panic interspersed with agonized waiting. These days I panic early to avoid the rush... Read the full update.
A Look Inside Our Firmware
Earlier I wrote about TermDriver's hardware development and the technology of making tiny text readable. But another thing that I’m quite proud of is the firmware that’s inside TermDriver. Let's take a look under the hood... Read the full update.
Can 3 pt Text Be Readable?
TermDriver is a USB to serial adapter with a tiny screen that shows the serial character traffic. To be specific, “tiny” means 24x24 mm. So displaying 24 lines of text means each line is 1mm high. That’s a 3-point font. For reference, six points is normally considered the absolute minimum for readable body text. And so the fun begins... Read the full update.
The Making of TermDriver 2
About four years ago I was searching my drawers for an FTDI USB/serial adapter, when inspiration struck. Wouldn’t it be great if it showed the line state and traffic, just as SPIDriver and I²CDriver do? It could work just the same as other USB adapters, so there wouldn’t even be any PC software to provide. Just drop it in, and you’d get an instant serial traffic monitor. I’d definitely get one, maybe a handful. So much for the inspiration. Then the perspiration began... Read the full update.
Our Campaign Is Live!
After months of development and testing, we're excited to bring you the USB-to-serial adapter that finally shows you what's happening on your connection. With its built-in IPS display, real-time traffic monitoring, and professional-grade performance up to 2 Mbps, TermDriver 2 eliminates the guesswork from serial debugging. Whether you're troubleshooting embedded systems, monitoring sensor data, or flashing firmware, you'll never again wonder if your serial connection is actually working. Read the full update.