--- title: GPIBee (UsbGpib V3) USB-to-GPIB adapter gains Ethernet... description: XyphroLabs has released GPIBee, the third revision of its UsbGpib USB-to-GPIB adapter for legacy GPIB/IEEE-488 test instruments, now adding a 10/100Mbps... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/gpibee-usbgpib-v3-usb-to-gpib-adapter-gains-ethernet-poe-but-launches-as-closed-source-hardware-ky7uubdzu twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: GPIBee (UsbGpib V3) USB-to-GPIB adapter gains Ethernet (PoE), but launches as closed-source hardware | daily.dev og:description: XyphroLabs has released GPIBee, the third revision of its UsbGpib USB-to-GPIB adapter for legacy GPIB/IEEE-488 test instruments, now adding a 10/100Mbps... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/gpibee-usbgpib-v3-usb-to-gpib-adapter-gains-ethernet-poe-but-launches-as-closed-source-hardware-ky7uubdzu og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/kY7UUBdzu.png og:image:alt: GPIBee (UsbGpib V3) USB-to-GPIB adapter gains Ethernet (PoE), but launches as closed-source hardware og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # GPIBee (UsbGpib V3) USB-to-GPIB adapter gains Ethernet (PoE), but launches as closed-source hardware **[CNX Software](https://daily.dev/sources/cnx-software)** · [@cnxsoft](https://daily.dev/cnxsoft) · 4 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary XyphroLabs has released GPIBee, the third revision of its UsbGpib USB-to-GPIB adapter for legacy GPIB/IEEE-488 test instruments, now adding a 10/100Mbps Ethernet port with PoE, faster USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) connectivity, VXI-11 over USB-Ethernet and TCP/IP, an aluminum enclosure, and a no-code web frontend feature called Benches. Unlike the open-source V1 and V2 (MIT licensed), the GPIBee ships as closed-source hardware. The creator cited unrelated manufacturers reselling V2 at scale without attribution as the reason for the switch, distinguishing that from official partnerships with Elecrow and Binho. It sells for $350 on Binho in the US, with a German distributor planned for Europe. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. Read it at the original source: ## Questions this post answers ### Is the GPIBee UsbGpib V3 open-source hardware like the earlier versions? No, GPIBee (UsbGpib V3) launched as closed-source hardware, unlike UsbGpib V1 and V2 which were released as open-source hardware under an MIT license. The creator cited unrelated manufacturers reselling V2 at scale without attribution as the reason for closing the source on this revision, while continuing official partnerships with Elecrow and Binho. _Developers tracking open-source hardware licensing shifts can follow projects like this on daily.dev._ ### What new hardware features does the GPIBee USB-to-GPIB adapter add over the previous UsbGpib V2? GPIBee adds a 10/100Mbps Ethernet RJ45 port with 802.3af Power over Ethernet, faster USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) Type-C connectivity replacing the ATMega32U4-based 12 Mbps USB of V2, an aluminum enclosure, and support for VXI-11 over both USB-Ethernet (CDC NCM) and TCP/IP alongside Prologix-compatible commands. _Engineers evaluating test-and-measurement gear upgrades can track hardware releases like this on daily.dev._ ### How much does the GPIBee USB-to-GPIB adapter cost and where can I buy it? GPIBee costs $350 and is sold through Binho in the US, with a German distributor planned for European customers though not yet named. It is the third-generation UsbGpib adapter for connecting legacy GPIB/IEEE-488 test instruments to modern USB or Ethernet hosts. _Anyone budgeting for test-equipment interfaces can follow pricing and availability updates like this on daily.dev._ ## Similar posts on daily.dev - [Framework's 10G Ethernet module exposes USB-C's complexity](https://daily.dev/posts/framework-s-10g-ethernet-module-exposes-usb-c-s-complexity-ip92umde8) · Jeff Geerling · 2 upvotes · 1 comments - [Antmicro releases open-source hardware Thunderbolt to dual 10GbE adapter](https://daily.dev/posts/antmicro-releases-open-source-hardware-thunderbolt-to-dual-10gbe-adapter-tmnuqqixf) · CNX Software · 0 upvotes · 0 comments --- Tags: [#hardware](https://daily.dev/tags/hardware), [#embedded](https://daily.dev/tags/embedded) [View this post on daily.dev](https://daily.dev/posts/gpibee-usbgpib-v3-usb-to-gpib-adapter-gains-ethernet-poe-but-launches-as-closed-source-hardware-ky7uubdzu) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180},"sameAs":["https://twitter.com/dailydotdev","https://github.com/dailydotdev","https://www.linkedin.com/company/daily-dev-ltd"]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://daily.dev/#website","url":"https://daily.dev","name":"daily.dev","publisher":{"@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization"},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://daily.dev/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"TechArticle","headline":"GPIBee (UsbGpib V3) USB-to-GPIB adapter gains Ethernet (PoE), but launches as closed-source hardware","url":"https://daily.dev/posts/gpibee-usbgpib-v3-usb-to-gpib-adapter-gains-ethernet-poe-but-launches-as-closed-source-hardware-ky7uubdzu","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://daily.dev/posts/gpibee-usbgpib-v3-usb-to-gpib-adapter-gains-ethernet-poe-but-launches-as-closed-source-hardware-ky7uubdzu"},"datePublished":"2026-09-02T10:16:39.265Z","dateModified":"2026-09-03T07:00:15.223Z","description":"XyphroLabs has released GPIBee, the third revision of its UsbGpib USB-to-GPIB adapter for legacy GPIB/IEEE-488 test instruments, now adding a 10/100Mbps...","image":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1/posts/675132218986250f46b8684ab45c2b68?_a=AQAEuop","thumbnailUrl":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1/posts/675132218986250f46b8684ab45c2b68?_a=AQAEuop","isAccessibleForFree":true,"articleSection":"CNX Software","inLanguage":"en","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180}},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"CNXSoft","url":"https://daily.dev/cnxsoft","image":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/1366138?v=4","interactionStatistic":{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"EndorseAction"},"userInteractionCount":450}},"commentCount":0,"discussionUrl":"https://daily.dev/posts/gpibee-usbgpib-v3-usb-to-gpib-adapter-gains-ethernet-poe-but-launches-as-closed-source-hardware-ky7uubdzu","interactionStatistic":[{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"LikeAction"},"userInteractionCount":0},{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"CommentAction"},"userInteractionCount":0}],"keywords":"hardware,embedded","timeRequired":"PT4M"} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://daily.dev"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"CNX Software","item":"https://daily.dev/sources/cnx-software"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"GPIBee (UsbGpib V3) USB-to-GPIB adapter gains Ethernet (PoE), but launches as closed-source hardware"}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https://daily.dev/posts/gpibee-usbgpib-v3-usb-to-gpib-adapter-gains-ethernet-poe-but-launches-as-closed-source-hardware-ky7uubdzu#faq","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Is the GPIBee UsbGpib V3 open-source hardware like the earlier versions?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No, GPIBee (UsbGpib V3) launched as closed-source hardware, unlike UsbGpib V1 and V2 which were released as open-source hardware under an MIT license. 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