Linux
minicom
Friendly menu-driven serial communication program.
Basic Usage
Start minicom with setup menu:
minicom -s
Start minicom connecting to a specific device:
minicom -D [tty_device]
Key Bindings
Default prefix is Ctrl + a.
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
z | Show help menu. |
o | Configure minicom. |
x | Exit and reset. |
q | Exit without reset. |
c | Clear screen. |
l | Capture to file (log). |
w | Toggle line wrap. |
Configuration
Common settings in minicom -s:
- Serial port setup: Set device (e.g.,
/dev/ttyACM0), baud rate (e.g., 115200), parity, bits. - Modem and dialing: Init strings (clear them for raw serial).
- Screen and keyboard: Line wrap, echo.
Example
Connect to [tty_device] at 115200 baud:
minicom -b 115200 -D [tty_device]