CoolTerm is a simple serial-port terminal application (no terminal emulation) that is geared towards hobbyists and professionals with a need to exchange data with hardware connected to serial ports such as servo controllers, robotic kits, GPS receivers, microcontrollers, etc. Features include display of received data in text or hexadecimal format, support for multiple concurrent connection (if multiple serial ports are available), the ability to send data in text or hexadecimal format, local echo, hardware (CTS, DTR) and software flow control (XON), logging of received data to text files, and more. Written in What's New in CoolTerm. CoolTerm is a simple serial-port terminal application (no terminal emulation) that is geared towards hobbyists and professionals with a need to exchange data with hardware connected to serial ports such as servo controllers, robotic kits, GPS receivers, microcontrollers, etc. Features include display of received data in text or hexadecimal format, support for multiple concurrent connection (if multiple serial ports are available), the ability to send data in text or hexadecimal format, local echo, hardware (CTS, DTR) and software flow control (XON), logging of received data to text files, and more. Written in Xojo. Version 1.5.0.3.572: Note: Now requires OS X 10.9 or later Mew or Changed • Added configuration option for software supported flow control • Added configuration option for blocking keystrokes while transmit data flow is halted • Added printing for plain text and hex views • Added proxy settings to preferences (for update check) • Changed preferences window to multi-tab concept • Made formatting of captured hex data configurable • It is now possible to use the 'Wait for termination string' option when capturing in hex format as long as formatting of hex data is disabled.

There’s a new terminal app called Serial available on the Mac App Store that works with the Plugable USB-serial adapter without requiring any drivers. I wrote it to make serial ports easier to work with on the Mac. Smart phones serial terminal program. Make windows 10 usb bootable. USB equipment using SilLab CP210X, FTDI FT232 and Prolific PL2303, CDC/ACM UART to USB Bridge chips can be used to connect to your smart phone.

• Added 'Packet Delay' option, which allows inserting a delay after the transmission of each packet, the size of which can now be specified via the connection settings GUI • The 'Line Delay' option now supports matching all of the specified delay characters in addition to matching any of them. This allows for entire strings to be specified as line delay characters. Improved • Changed text encoding in 'Send String' window to use system default encoding • Improved GUI for flow control settings to prevent hardware and software flow control from being enabled at the same time • Enhanced the behavior of the TX LED. When flow control is enabled and transmission is halted by the remote target, the color of the TX LED is changed to red to indicate that no data is being sent (select platforms only) • The reception of break signals or framing errors now flashes the RX LED red when 'Ignore receive errors' is enabled (select platforms only).

Serial Terminal Overview COM ports. Flow control. These are all words that get thrown around a lot when working with electronics, especially microcontrollers. For someone who isn’t familiar with these terms and the context in which they are used, they can be confusing at times. This tutorial is here to help you understand what these terms mean and how they form the larger picture that is serial communication over a terminal. In short, serial terminal programs make working with microcontrollers that much simpler. They allow you to see data sent to and from your microcontroller, and that data can be used for a number of reasons including troubleshooting/debugging, communication testing, calibrating sensors, configuring modules, and data monitoring.

Once you have learned the ins and outs of a terminal application, it can be a very powerful tool in your electronics and programming arsenal. Covered in this Tutorial There are lots of different terminal programs out there, and they all have their pros and cons. In this tutorial we will discuss what a terminal is, which terminal programs are best suited for certain situations and operating systems, and how to configure and use each program. Suggested Reading You should be familiar with these topics before diving into this tutorial. If you need a refresher, feel free to pop on over to these links.