Windows 10 1803's Device Manager shows it under Other devices > Unknown device > Details tab > Device instance path> Value = USB\VID_1C88&PID_0007\SMBL007. VLC > Open Media > Capture Device tab > Capture mode only lists DirectShow, “TV - digital”, and Desktop. The lack of firmware is why “VLC 3.0.4 Vetinari” can work with some Eas圜AP hardware (those with built-in firmware) but not others.
Once the firmware is loaded, the device ID changes to 1c88:003c. The Somagic 1c88:0007 is one such device (there may be others). Some do not store the required firmware in EEPROM but expect the driver to feed the firmware into the USB hardware when inserted.
There are many different versions of hardware sold under the name of 'Eas圜AP'.
