doc: update README.devices for GWInstek VCP (CP210x in disguise)

Reference the vendor's Windows specific "driver" download for the
CP210x chip with a non-default VID:PID. Provide an example how to
assign the Linux driver to that device (interactive, no udev rule).
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@ -275,6 +275,20 @@ rules shipped by the system will be broken.
Please consult the udev docs for details.
Non-default drivers for commodity chips
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Some vendors include common USB chips in their products yet assign device
specific VID:PID pairs. Which results in the necessity for extra steps
before the serial port can be used:
- GW Instek VCP, found in GDM-8000 and probably other meters: Install the
vendors Windows driver to get access to a COM port. Or force the driver
assignment on Linux:
# modprobe cp210x
# echo 2184 0030 > /sys/bus/usb-serial/drivers/cp210x/new_id
Cypress FX2 based devices
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@ -391,6 +405,8 @@ a short list for convenience:
be configured to the same baud rate as the host (default 9600).
Multimeter and interface must be configured to the same address.
- GW Instek GDM-397: Press the "REL/RS232C (USB)" button for roughly 1 second.
- GW Instek VCP: See the discussion on manual driver assignment to common
USB to UART chips with non-default USB identification.
- MASTECH MS6514: Press the "Setup/PC-Link" button for roughly 3 seconds.
- Metrix MX56C: Press the PRINT button to have the meter send acquisition
data via IR. Hold the PRINT button to adjust the meter's transmission