—a popular USB-to-Parallel FIFO bridge—having the right software is the difference between a functional project and a "bricked" chip. This chip is a staple in robotics, industrial automation, and home automation, often found on multi-channel relay boards.
ft = Ftdi() ft.open_from_vid_pid(0x0403, 0x6001) # FT245RL default VID/PID ft245rl utility software download