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3. Debug Console

Debug serial port is very useful during debugging and troubleshooting, especially when the GUI is unavailable.

3.1. Connection​

Use USB cable to connect the device Console port with PC.

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3.2. Install Driver​

The serial-to-USB chip is PL2303GL.

Linux PC don’t need to install driver.

Windows PC needs driver, please download PL23XX-M_LogoDriver_Setup_4500.zip from Download Link

Extract the archive and double click the exe file to install, accept the EULA and always click “next”, then click “finish”.

3.3. Usage​

After driver installation, you will find “Prolific PL2303GL USB Serial COM Port” in Windows device manager.

In Linux it will be /dev/ttyUSBX or /dev/ttyACMX, the number X may be different, you can unplug and plug again to find the corresponding device.

Use the serial tool like MobaXterm or Minicom to open the serial device, baudrate is 115200, 8 data bit, 1 stop bit, no parity check.