Excamera TermDriver2 Crowd Supply User Guide

Excamera TermDriver2 Crowd Supply

GUIA D'USUARI

1. Acabatview

TermDriver2 is a USB to serial adapter with a built-in screen. All through traffic is displayed on the screen in real-time, together with line protocol information.

2. Característiques

• Support for serial rates from 110 to 2M baud
• Compact and bright 40×22 terminal display
• Full set of ANSI control codes supported
• 32K receive buffer for robust reception even when the host PC is heavily loaded
• 3.3 V output at up to 300 mA

3. Instal·lació

1. Connect a micro USB cable to the TermDriver 2
2. You should see the screen power up with the TermDriver logo and serial number
3. Confirm that the serial device is present on your host PC
4. Find the relevant port on your host PC
5. Connect the serial outputs to your target device
6. Use the TermDriver as a USB to serial adapter

4. ANSI escape codes

TermDriver2 implements the ANSI terminal control codes.

Select graphic rendition (SGR) sets display attributes. Suported sequences are:

After entering UF2 mode, the TermDriver’s firmware appears as a drive on the host PC named RPI-RP2. New firmware can be copied into the file, and when complete, the TermDriver will reboot and run the new firmware.

There is a Python program in demos/reset to uf2.py in the TermDriver 2 respository that uses these commands to put the TermDriver 2 into UF2 bootloader mode.

5. Maquinari

TermDriver2 has 6 output pins, on a standard 2.54 mm (0.1”) female header.

5.1 Standalone mode

In addition to working as a USB powered peripheral, TermDriver can run in standalone mode with no USB connection. In this mode 3.3 V power is supplied by the target circuit. Connect GND, 3.3V and RX to the target circuit.

When running in standalone mode, TermDriver’s line configuration is 115200 8N1.

In addition to working as a USB powered peripheral, TermDriver can run in standalone mode with no USB connection. In this mode 3.3 V power is supplied by the target circuit. Connect GND, 3.3V and RX to the target circuit.

When running in standalone mode, TermDriver’s line configuration is 115200 8N1.

6. Especificacions

7. Solució De Problemes

8. Support information

Technical and product support is available at support@termdriver.com
TermDriver2 is built and maintained by Excamera Labs.

Preguntes freqüents (FAQ)

How can I update the firmware of TermDriver2?

To update the firmware, enter UF2 mode by following the specific sequence detailed in the user manual. Once in UF2 mode, the TermDriver’s firmware will appear as a drive on the host PC named RPI-RP2. Copy the new firmware into the file, and upon completion, the TermDriver will reboot and run the updated firmware.

Can TermDriver2 be used in standalone mode?

Yes, TermDriver2 has standalone mode capability where it can operate without a USB connection. In this mode, 3.3V power is supplied by the target circuit. Simply connect GND, 3.3V, and RX to the target circuit for standalone operation.