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Altera_Forum
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18 years ago

USB Blaster driver conflict with other FTDI kit

Hi, I am using a USB blaster (Terasic) and on the same system I need to use two Asix Presto programmers that use the same FTDI device and (apparently) drivers. The Presto devices load up and...
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9 years ago

Because they can?

Seriously, it's not like the original doesn't work there's just an annoying caveat to its use.

There is a FAQ on the FTDI website that mentions something similar and gives a solution but that is for the person implementing the application.

But it would be nice if Altera would respond with at least an explanation! I doesn't seem anybody from Altera read is reading this.

So get a usb blaster II or be aware of what FTDI device you need to use at the same time as the blaster I.