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====== Edge2 Setup Serial Debug Console ======

===== Introduction =====

This page will introduce the serial debugging tools. You will learn how to connect Khadas SBC to PC and install debugging software on different PCs.

===== Preparation =====

Take a serial tool, which is also known as an USB to TTL Converter like [[https://www.amazon.com/Adaptor-Download-Adapter-Converter-LinkMore/dp/B08VGRRJ67/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=USB+to+TTL+ch340&qid=1629184609&sr=8-4|CH340 USB to TTL Converter]].

An [[/products/sbc/edge2/applications/gpio/40pin-header|Edge2 IO board]] is needed to work with the serial tool.


===== Hardware Connection =====

{{/products/sbc/edge2/development/edge2-io.webp?500|serial_connections}}

^  ^ USB-TTL pin name  ^ Edge2 GPIO name ^ GPIO pin ^ 
| 1 | ''GND''      | ''GND'' | 4 |
| 2 | ''TXD''      | ''DRX'' | 3 |
| 3 | ''RXD''      | ''DTX'' | 2 |

Full [[/products/sbc/edge2/applications/gpio/40pin-header#reference-table| Edge2 GPIO header - reference table]]
      
/* IMHO its ugly 

You can connect your serial tool to the board GPIO pins, referring to the following diagram，

  * Tool Pin ''GND'' <-> ''Pin1'' of Edge2 IO's GPIO
  * Tool Pin ''TXD'' <-> ''Pin2'' of Edge2 IO's GPIO ''DRX''
  * Tool Pin ''RXD'' <-> ''Pin3'' of Edge2 IO's GPIO ''DTX''

*/

===== Setup Serial Communication Program =====

<WRAP important >
Edge2 Baudrate: **1500000**
</WRAP>

<tabbox Ubuntu> 

Use the ''minicom'' serial communication program.

1. **Install**

```shell
$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt install minicom
```
Add permissions to access
```shell
$ sudo usermod -a -G dialout $(whoami)
```
<WRAP info >
You may need to logout or reboot your system to take effect.
</WRAP>

2. **Setup**

Connect your SBC to the computer via the USB to TTL Converter tool before setting up ''minicom''.

```shell
$ sudo minicom -s
```

Enter the ''minicom'' setup mode:
```
+-----[configuration]------+
| Filenames and paths      |
| File transfer protocols  |
| Serial port setup        |
| Modem and dialing        |
| Screen and keyboard      |
| Save setup as dfl        |
| Save setup as..          |
| Exit                     |
| Exit from Minicom        |
+--------------------------+
```
Use the up/down arrow keys to shift to ''Serial port setup'', and hit Enter to enter the ''Serial port setup menu''.

  * You can use ''Shift'' + ''A'' to setup the serial device, hit Enter to confirm.
  * You can use ''Shift'' + ''E'' to setup the baudrate, choose ''115200'' and hit Enter to confirm.
  * You can use ''Shift'' + ''F'' to disable the hardware flow control, set to ''NO''.

After completing the setup, hit Enter to exit, then choose Save setup as dfl, then Exit from Minicom.
<WRAP info >
The serial device node must correspond to Ubuntu’s serial device node.
</WRAP>

3. **Launch**

Type ''minicom'' into the Ubuntu Terminal:

```
$ minicom
elcome to minicom 2.7.1

OPTIONS: I18n 
Compiled on Dec 23 2019, 02:06:26.
Port /dev/ttyUSB0, 15:24:13

Press CTRL-A Z for help on special keys

Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS Khadas ttyS0

Khadas login: 
```

4. **Exit**

You can use ''Ctrl''+''A''+''Z'' to open the menu:
```
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
|                      Minicom Command Summary                      |
|                                                                   |
|              Commands can be called by CTRL-A <key>               |
|                                                                   |
|               Main Functions                  Other Functions     |
|                                                                   |
| Dialing directory..D  run script (Go)....G | Clear Screen.......C |
| Send files.........S  Receive files......R | cOnfigure Minicom..O |
| comm Parameters....P  Add linefeed.......A | Suspend minicom....J |
| Capture on/off.....L  Hangup.............H | eXit and reset.....X |
| send break.........F  initialize Modem...M | Quit with no reset.Q |
| Terminal settings..T  run Kermit.........K | Cursor key mode....I |
| lineWrap on/off....W  local Echo on/off..E | Help screen........Z |
| Paste file.........Y  Timestamp toggle...N | scroll Back........B |
| Add Carriage Ret...U                                              |
|                                                                   |
|             Select function or press Enter for none.              |
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
```
Use ''Shift''+''Q'' to exit ''minicom''.

```
+----------------------+
| Leave without reset? |
|     Yes       No     |
+----------------------+
```
Choose ''Yes'' and hit Enter to exit ''minicom''.


<WRAP info >
  * If the Terminal output contains this line, you need to use ''sudo minicom''.\\ ```sh
/dev/ttyUSB0: Permission denied
```
  * To access U-Boot, leave your USB-Serial-Debug tool connected, then press the reset button on your device once. You should see some print-out on your Terminal, then quickly press the ''space'' or ''control-c'' to stop auto-boot. You will see the prompt ''kvim#'' when you've entered U-boot.
  * Standard “help” commands are listed in U-Boot Usage Guide, you’ll need to first have a version of Android or Ubuntu installed in your VIM device, from our [[https://dl.khadas.com/Firmware/Krescue/images|official OOWOW]] images.
</WRAP>

<tabbox Windows> 

1. Install Driver

Install the CH340 driver.

  - Download the [[https://dl.khadas.com/tools/CH34x_Install_Windows_v3_4.zip|driver]].
  - Unzip the compressed file.
  - Run the installer.

2. Install SecureCRT

Download the program from the [[https://www.vandyke.com/products/securecrt|SecureCRT]] website.

3. Setup SecureCRT

Before starting SecureCRT, you’ll need to connect the USB to TTL Converter tool to your SBC and computer.

Launch SecureCRT and navigate to ''File''->''Quick Connect'':

{{/products/sbc/common/development/securecrt1.png|securecrt1}}

Select the ''Serial'' protocol, select the correct device node, set the baudrate to ''115200'', unselect ''XON/XOFF''.

{{/products/sbc/common/development/securecrt2.png|securecrt2}}

Click ''Connect''.

{{/products/sbc/common/development/securecrt3.png|securecrt3}}

<tabbox Mac OS> 

1. Setup Meta key

minicom needs a Meta key. Use Terminal to create a Meta key.
Go to ''Terminal''->''Preferences''->''Keyboard'', select Use Option as Meta key.

{{/products/sbc/common/development/minicom1_en.png|minicom1_en}} \\
{{/products/sbc/common/development/minicom2_en.png|minicom2_en}} \\
{{/products/sbc/common/development/minicom3_en.png|minicom3_en}}

2. Install

```shell
$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt install minicom
```
Add access permissions
```shell
$ sudo usermod -a -G dialout $(whoami)
```
<WRAP info >
You may need to logout or reboot your system for changes to take effect.
</WRAP>

3. Setup

Connect the USB to TTL Converter tool to your SBC and computer before setting up ''minicom''.
```shell
$ sudo minicom -s
```
Enter the minicom setup mode:
```
+-----[configuration]------+
| Filenames and paths      |
| File transfer protocols  |
| Serial port setup        |
| Modem and dialing        |
| Screen and keyboard      |
| Save setup as dfl        |
| Save setup as..          |
| Exit                     |
| Exit from Minicom        |
+--------------------------+
```
Use the up/down arrows to shift to ''Serial port setup'', and hit Enter to enter the ''Serial port setup menu''.

  * You can use ''Shift'' + ''A'' to setup the serial device, hit Enter to confirm.
  * You can use ''Shift'' + ''E'' to setup the baudrate, choose ''115200'' and hit Enter to confirm.
  * You can use ''Shift'' + ''F'' to disable the hardware flow control, set to ''NO''.

After completing the setup, hit Enter to exit, then choose Save setup as dfl, then Exit from Minicom.

<WRAP info >
The serial device node must correspond to the Mac OS’ serial device node.
</WRAP>

4. Launch

Type ''minicom'' into the Ubuntu Terminal:

```
$ minicom
elcome to minicom 2.7.1

OPTIONS: I18n 
Compiled on Dec 23 2019, 02:06:26.
Port /dev/ttyUSB0, 15:24:13

Press CTRL-A Z for help on special keys

Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS Khadas ttyS0

Khadas login: 
```

5. Exit

You can use ''Ctrl''+''A''+''Z'' to open the menu:
```
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
|                      Minicom Command Summary                      |
|                                                                   |
|              Commands can be called by CTRL-A <key>               |
|                                                                   |
|               Main Functions                  Other Functions     |
|                                                                   |
| Dialing directory..D  run script (Go)....G | Clear Screen.......C |
| Send files.........S  Receive files......R | cOnfigure Minicom..O |
| comm Parameters....P  Add linefeed.......A | Suspend minicom....J |
| Capture on/off.....L  Hangup.............H | eXit and reset.....X |
| send break.........F  initialize Modem...M | Quit with no reset.Q |
| Terminal settings..T  run Kermit.........K | Cursor key mode....I |
| lineWrap on/off....W  local Echo on/off..E | Help screen........Z |
| Paste file.........Y  Timestamp toggle...N | scroll Back........B |
| Add Carriage Ret...U                                              |
|                                                                   |
|             Select function or press Enter for none.              |
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
```
Use ''Shift''+''Q'' to exit ''minicom''.

```
+----------------------+
| Leave without reset? |
|     Yes       No     |
+----------------------+
```
Choose ''Yes'' and hit Enter to exit ''minicom''.
</tabbox>
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