Ricochet GS

USB ID 0870:0001 · Metricom

VendorMetricom
Vendor ID0870
Device ID0001
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_0870&PID_0001
Linux modaliasusb:v0870p0001
Linux drivercdc_acm

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 0870:0001?

USB ID 0870:0001 is “Ricochet GS” made by Metricom (vendor ID 0870, device ID 0001).

Which Linux driver supports Ricochet GS?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver cdc_acm (source under drivers/usb/class). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether Ricochet GS is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 0870:0001 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0870&PID_0001.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.