USB VID

[abdullahseba]

Hi
Do you need a VID for a HID USB controlled circuit (such as a 3D printer)?
The HID sorts out the Microsoft driver fee but I wasn't sure about the VID.

Thanks in advance
PS: POXY Microsoft and USB forum FEEEES   

[Jeroen3]

This question has been asked, and answered, many times before.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/usb-vidpid/msg445814/#msg445814
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/usb-vendor-product-ids/msg403471/#msg403471
Probably many more.

Also, you obtain a VID from USB.org. Not from Microsoft. You obtain a signature from Microsoft to sign your driver with, that is something completely different.
Notice that is it mandatory to sign drivers since Windows 8 and higher (else they won't install), unless you put the OS in a special (unsafe) mode.