Serial Console: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 02:38, 16 August 2015

Several sub-compact devices do not provide initial output to a video device. A serial console must be used for installation

NB many small devices use 3.3 V or 5 V serial interfaces and are likely to be damaged if connected to the conventional COM socket on a PC
- USB-serial cables are available cheaply and tend to use 3.3 V interface

default parameters do not match Banana Pi. The following settings might need to be configured
- baud rate 115200
- software flow control Yes
- LF Yes
- CR Yes
might be necessary to press "Enter" to get minicom to change from "Offline" to "Online" mode

TBA - might require no reconfiguration

most software puts signal to a video port (Composite of HDMI) during initial installation
use of a serial console for initial installation is optional

--Rod (talk) 12:36, 16 August 2015 (AEST)

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 Several sub-compact devices do not provide initial output to a video device.  A serial console must be used for installation
-*NB many use 3.3 V or 5 V serial interfaces and are likely to be damaged if connected to the conventional COM socket on a PC
+== 12 Volts ==
+*NB many small devices use 3.3 V or 5 V serial interfaces and are likely to be damaged if connected to the conventional COM socket on a PC
 **USB-serial cables are available cheaply and tend to use 3.3 V interface