High-res photo of the real FT232RL vs. the fake one. Note the size of the Pin 1 dimple. https://mrcn.st/t/ftdi_real_fake.jpg …pic.twitter.com/lpgrY16TAt
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@Bangtrebleknitr I wasn't very careful with the lighting, and left auto white balance on. Don't focus on color differences. Look for shapes. - Show replies
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@lojikil@Bangtrebleknitr The font is different, but that's nearly impossible to recognize without a comparison unit. The dimple OTOH... -
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@marcan42 Your fake ist lasered as well? -
@bwalter01 Yes, the fake one is definitely lasered. The real one also seems lasered but not nearly as deeply/coarsely.
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@lojikil@Bangtrebleknitr Once you know about the dimple though, it's easy to tell, even without a reference. Centered between pin1&2 = realThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@lojikil@Bangtrebleknitr@Zeptobars That would make sense, or maybe the counterfeiters switched marking units/suppliers?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@marcan42 I suggest focusing on the real one. There might be different batches of fakes.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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