View source for MINICOM - Basic Usage

[[Category:Wiki]]



== Installation ==

To install minicom on a Debian-based Linux system, use the following command:

 <nowiki>
sudo apt-get install minicom</nowiki>

On a Red Hat-based Linux system, use the following command:

 <nowiki>
sudo yum install minicom</nowiki>



== Basic Usage ==

To start minicom, use the following command:

 <nowiki>
minicom
This will open the minicom interface, where you can interact with the connected device. To exit minicom, press CTRL-A followed by X.</nowiki>



== 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:

 <nowiki>
sudo minicom -s
This will open the minicom setup menu, where you can configure the serial port, baud rate, and other settings.</nowiki>



== Examples ==

=== Sending a file ===

To send a file to the connected device, use the following command:

 <nowiki>
minicom -S /path/to/file</nowiki>

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:

 <nowiki>
minicom -r /path/to/file</nowiki>

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:

 <nowiki>
#!/bin/bash
echo "command" > /dev/ttyS0
sleep 1
cat /dev/ttyS0 > response.txt</nowiki>