Contents - Raspberry PI Community Projects

correctly on boot. You may need to do something like the following to
manually restart it:
sudo killall gpsd; sudo gpsd /dev/ttyUSB0 -F /var/run/gpsd.sock
▪ Wintec
▪ WBT-200: No problem on Debian
▪ Holux
▪ Holux M-215: Works fine on Arch, uses Silicon Labs CP210x RS232
serial adaptor driver
▪ Bluenext
▪ Bluenext BN903S: No problem on Debian image (19-04-2012).
USB UART adapters
The USB UART adapter is used to access the serial console of the Raspberry Pi from a
development host such as a laptop or desktop PC. The USB end connects to the PC and
the UART header end connects to the USB. While it is possible to connect the USB end
to another Raspberry Pi, this configuration has not been tested unless explicitly
mentioned against an individual entry below.
▪ FTDI
▪ FT232 chip based adapters works for some people but others find it
hangs Linux when the port is opened. module is ftdi_sio
▪ ▪ FT2232D dual RS232/FIFO works (used in various JTAG devices)
▪ Prolific
▪ PL2303 chip based adaptors works fine on latest Debian tested with
minicom and gtkterm
Other, exotic USB devices
USB to SATA
▪ Nippon Labs
▪ 2.5" SATA HDD USB Adapter with silicone HDD sleeve. Model: USB-
ADT-25SATA. Works on powered Hub, not directly to Raspberry Pi.
Built-in "Y" power adapter.
CAN Bus
▪ PEAK-System (www.peak-system.com)
▪ PCAN-USB using the driver (kernel module) from http://www.peaksystem.com/fileadmin/media/linux/index.htm