Hi. I am getting new Nanos because my old ones don't work (I have to install the driver). I want to buy a Nano that already has a WORKING driver. Is this good?https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B081ZSQKBK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1GUQD3SRXOFFI&psc=1
Why not buy a real Nano or maybe install the driver for the "Nano"s that you already have
That Nano derivative uses the CH340 USB chip. Every USB chip requires a driver, but the CH340 tends to be the one most people have problems with. It is not provided by default on Windows, so you have to hunt down the manufacturer's website, download the driver, then install it.
I have also seen quite a few reports of people having trouble with the CH340 on macOS over the years. It seems to pop up after each update to that operating system. But I don't know exactly what the situation is with the CH340 and macOS.
You will surely be able to use that Nano derivative if you are persistent enough, but if you are looking for the least chance of problems then I would recommend getting one of the Nanos that use the FTDI FT232R USB chip, such as the official Arduino Nano:
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Arduino-A000005-ARDUINO-Nano/dp/B0097AU5OU
On the Arduino Store: Arduino Nano — Arduino Official Store
I think that @pi_okl does not tell the complete story.
https://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=736571.msg4955838#msg4955838
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