Step 1: Download the virtual com port driver - http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm and run the installer.

Step 2: Patch the file /System/Library/Extensions/FTDIUSBSerialDriver.kext/Contents/Info.plist by opening the file and searching for "Matrix" and adding a new plist entry above the first ...

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Is there a reason this is not included as an official dev guide?

BTW, I got it working on my mac. Have to manually load the kernel extension before plugging it in. I'll post a tutorial soon.

I had a hard time finding a source for all this info, so I thought I would make my contribution and put all the info I found in one location.

Assuming you have python running on your box (looks like Windows only at this point...), you will need the following:

1. pySerial... http://pyserial ...