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Ubuntu 10.04

  • 29-06-2010 7:42pm
    #1
    garrycann78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 147 ✭✭


    I've been trying to config ubuntu to open a serial com port to connect with a null modem cable.anyone with a user friendly guide. I've tried set up with minicom but no luck


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  • #2
    Snowbat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭Snowbat


    What's at the other end of the null modem cable? You'll need to set the baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and flow control in Minicom to match what the device at the other end expects.


  • #3
    garrycann78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 147 ✭✭garrycann78


    its a dreambox. the standard baud rate as with xp was 9600.i have the serial named as tty/0 for com port 1. flow rate also set to NO


  • #4
    Snowbat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭Snowbat


    Some info on using Minicom to talk to a Dreambox at 5.1 Terminal Tools here: http://tipok.org.ua/node/20
    It looks like Minicom's defaults for data bits, stop bits, parity and flow control are suitable for the Dreambox. Having to press enter a few times is a clue that the Dreambox will automatically change to the baud rate you're using, so even if you don't see any text (or it's garbled), press enter a few times and hopefully the menu will appear.
    minicom -s
    Edit the settings in "Serial port setup"
    change the baud rate to 115200 and set the appropriate serial port.
    Save the setup as dfl.

    Execute minicom:
    minicom

    Plug the power into the Dreambox and pres enter a few times when you see this:
    code: 1:
    Dreambox DM500

    You will get the boot menu:


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