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The debug cable is a standard FTDI to TTL cable. Make sure you get the 3.3V version. You can purchase this from several different sources including but not limited to:
 
The debug cable is a standard FTDI to TTL cable. Make sure you get the 3.3V version. You can purchase this from several different sources including but not limited to:
  
*[http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/TTL-232R-3V3/768-1015-ND/1836393 DigiKey]
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*[https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/ftdi-future-technology-devices-international-ltd/TTL-232R-3V3/768-1015-ND/1836393 DigiKey]
*[http://www.newark.com/jsp/search/productdetail.jsp?SKU=34M8872&CMP=KNC-GPLA&mckv=|pcrid|19038771501|plid| Newark]
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*[https://www.newark.com/ftdi/ttl-232r-3v3/usb-to-serial-converter-cable/dp/34M8872?st=TTL-232R-3V3 Newark]
 
*[https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9717 Sparkfun]
 
*[https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9717 Sparkfun]
*[http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/Cables/USBTTLSerial.htm FTDI]
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*[https://www.ftdichip.com/Products/Cables/USBTTLSerial.htm FTDI]
 
*[https://www.adafruit.com/products/70 Adafruit]
 
*[https://www.adafruit.com/products/70 Adafruit]
*[http://www.logicsupply.com/products/ss_ttl3vt Logic Supply]
 
  
 
[[File:FTDI_Cable.jpg]]
 
[[File:FTDI_Cable.jpg]]
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Pin 1 on the cable is the black wire and connects to pin 1 on the board, the pin with the white dot next to it.
 
Pin 1 on the cable is the black wire and connects to pin 1 on the board, the pin with the white dot next to it.
  
== Adafruit 4 Pin Cable (PL2303) ==
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== Adafruit 4 Pin Cable (CP2102) ==
  
One is from *[http://www.adafruit.com/products/954 Adafruit]. This is a Prolific chipset based cable. Some people have reported issues with the cable causing some issues with data corruption. You experience may vary. You will need to install the Prolific drivers. Those can be downloaded from Adafruit.
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One is from *[http://www.adafruit.com/products/954 Adafruit]. Originally this is a Prolific chipset based cable, as of Dec. 21, 2016 we will be shipping cables with SiLabs CP2012 chipset instead of Prolific.
  
 
[[File:RPI_Serial.png]]
 
[[File:RPI_Serial.png]]
  
  
    Board       Wire    Function
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{| class="wikitable"
  Pin 1.....Black.....Ground<br/>
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|-
  Pin 4.....Green.....Receive<br/>
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! Board !! Cable
  Pin 5.....White....Transmit<br/>
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|-
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| Pin 1 (GND) || Black (GND)
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|-
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| Pin 4 (RX) || Green (TX)
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|-
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| Pin 5 (TX) || White (RX)
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|}
  
'''NOTE: The naming of the signals reflect those of the cable. The swapping of TX and RX takes place on the board.'''
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'''NOTE:'''
  
You will also find an extra RED wire on this cable. Just leave it unconnected.
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You will also find an extra RED wire on this cable that supplies 5V @ 500mA which could power the board if connected to one of the VDD_5V pins (P9_05, P9_06). Just leave it unconnected.
  
 
== FTDI 3 Pin Cable ==
 
== FTDI 3 Pin Cable ==
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This cable only has three wires for connection. You can find the datasheet and a picture at *[http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/DataSheets/Cables/DS_TTL-232R_RPi.pdf Cable]<BR>
 
This cable only has three wires for connection. You can find the datasheet and a picture at *[http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/DataSheets/Cables/DS_TTL-232R_RPi.pdf Cable]<BR>
  
    Board     Wire      Function
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{| class="wikitable"
  Pin 1.....Black......Ground<br/>
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|-
  Pin 4.....Yellow.....Receive<br/>
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! Board !! Cable
  Pin 5.....Orange.....Transmit<br/>
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|-
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| Pin 1 (GND) || Black (GND)
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|-
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| Pin 4 (RX) || Orange (TX)
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|-
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| Pin 5 (TX) || Yellow (RX)
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|}
  
'''NOTE: The naming of the signals reflect those of the cable. The swapping of TX and RX takes place on the board.'''
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== Olimex 3 Pin Cable (PL2303) (Discontinued)==
  
== Olimex 3 Pin Cable (PL2303)==
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A third version is sold by *[https://www.olimex.com/Products/Components/Cables/USB-Serial-Cable/USB-Serial-Cable-F/ Olimex]
  
A third version is sold by *[https://www.olimex.com/Products/Components/Cables/USB-Serial-Cable/USB-Serial-Cable-F/ Olimex]
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! Board !! Cable
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|-
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| Pin 1 (GND) || Blue (GND)
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|-
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| Pin 4 (RX) || Red (TX)
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|-
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| Pin 5 (TX) || Green (RX)
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|}
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== Friction-fit, low-profile open hardware design ==
  
  Board    Wire      Function
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*[https://www.tindie.com/products/spirilis/beaglebone-black-ftdi-friction-fit/ Tindie order page (Retired)]
  Pin 1.....Blue......Ground<br/>
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*[https://github.com/spirilis/bbbftdi Source]
  Pin 4.....Green.....Receive<br/>
 
  Pin 5.....Red.......Transmit<br/>
 

Latest revision as of 07:57, 30 December 2022

Serial Port Settings

The default serial port settings for the board are:

Baud 115,200
Bits 8
Parity N
Stop Bits 1
Handshake None


Standard FTDI Cable

The debug cable is a standard FTDI to TTL cable. Make sure you get the 3.3V version. You can purchase this from several different sources including but not limited to:

FTDI Cable.jpg

Pin 1 on the cable is the black wire and connects to pin 1 on the board, the pin with the white dot next to it.

Adafruit 4 Pin Cable (CP2102)

One is from *Adafruit. Originally this is a Prolific chipset based cable, as of Dec. 21, 2016 we will be shipping cables with SiLabs CP2012 chipset instead of Prolific.

RPI Serial.png


Board Cable
Pin 1 (GND) Black (GND)
Pin 4 (RX) Green (TX)
Pin 5 (TX) White (RX)

NOTE:

You will also find an extra RED wire on this cable that supplies 5V @ 500mA which could power the board if connected to one of the VDD_5V pins (P9_05, P9_06). Just leave it unconnected.

FTDI 3 Pin Cable

You can purchase the another version direct from *FTDI
This cable only has three wires for connection. You can find the datasheet and a picture at *Cable

Board Cable
Pin 1 (GND) Black (GND)
Pin 4 (RX) Orange (TX)
Pin 5 (TX) Yellow (RX)

Olimex 3 Pin Cable (PL2303) (Discontinued)

A third version is sold by *Olimex

Board Cable
Pin 1 (GND) Blue (GND)
Pin 4 (RX) Red (TX)
Pin 5 (TX) Green (RX)

Friction-fit, low-profile open hardware design