8055 Experiment Interface Board (address=1)

USB ID 10cf:5501 · Velleman Components, Inc.

VendorVelleman Components, Inc.
Vendor ID10cf
Device ID5501
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_10CF&PID_5501
Linux modaliasusb:v10CFp5501
Linux drivervmk80xx

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 10cf:5501?

USB ID 10cf:5501 is “8055 Experiment Interface Board (address=1)” made by Velleman Components, Inc. (vendor ID 10cf, device ID 5501).

Which Linux driver supports 8055 Experiment Interface Board (address=1)?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver vmk80xx (source under drivers/comedi/drivers). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether 8055 Experiment Interface Board (address=1) is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 10cf:5501 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_10CF&PID_5501.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

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

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