MINICOM - Basic Usage
Installation
To install minicom on a Debian-based Linux system, use the following command:
sudo apt-get install minicom
On a Red Hat-based Linux system, use the following command:
sudo yum install minicom
Basic Usage
To start minicom, use the following command:
minicom This will open the minicom interface, where you can interact with the connected device. To exit minicom, press CTRL-A followed by X.
Configuration
Before using minicom, it is recommended to configure it for the specific device you are connecting to. This can be done by running the following command:
sudo minicom -s This will open the minicom setup menu, where you can configure the serial port, baud rate, and other settings.
Examples
Sending a file
To send a file to the connected device, use the following command:
minicom -S /path/to/file
This will send the contents of the specified file to the connected device.
Receiving a file
To receive a file from the connected device, use the following command:
minicom -r /path/to/file
This will save the data received from the connected device to the specified file.
Scripting
Minicom can also be used in scripts to automate tasks. For example, the following script sends a command to the connected device and saves the response to a file:
#!/bin/bash echo "command" > /dev/ttyS0 sleep 1 cat /dev/ttyS0 > response.txt