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16 years ago

Error while trying to use RS232 port on DE2 2c35 running uClinux

Hi all, I try to use RS232 port on my DE2 board to communicate with my device (magnetic card reader). But when I try to use the command "cat test.txt > /dev/ttyS0", the console appears with "/de...
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16 years ago

Hi Tien,

You have to be carefull with this command "cat test.txt > /dev/ttyS0", use microcom instead. You will find it in the application selection of the make menuconfig. command will be :

microcom -s 9600 /dev/ttyS0

with 9600 the baud rate of your serial connexion.