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. 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 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). be configured to the same baud rate as the host (default 9600).
Multimeter and interface must be configured to the same address. 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 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. - MASTECH MS6514: Press the "Setup/PC-Link" button for roughly 3 seconds.
- Metrix MX56C: Press the PRINT button to have the meter send acquisition - 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 data via IR. Hold the PRINT button to adjust the meter's transmission