If you’ve ever used an Arduino clone, an ESP8266 board, or a cheap logic analyzer, you’ve almost certainly encountered the CH340G . This little 16-pin chip is one of the most common—and most controversial—components in the maker world.
: Keep a few CH340G modules in your parts drawer. And keep the driver installer on a USB stick. You’ll thank yourself later. Have you had a CH340 driver nightmare or a perfect experience? Drop a comment below! driver ch340g
Yes, drivers can be annoying. Yes, it’s not an FTDI. But for 95% of hobbyist projects—blinking LEDs, reading sensors, flashing ESPs—the CH340G works just fine. If you’ve ever used an Arduino clone, an