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xPRESS Console
A D I V I S I O N O F T R I M B L E
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Using the Sample Application
xPRESS Console
Connecting to the Console
The Console provides status information for the xPRESS platform. Some interactive utilities supported by
the FreeRTOS operating system and maintenance utilities for the optional modules are supported as well.
Follow these steps to view the Console:
1.
Install the FTDI Virtual Com Port drivers for your OS:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
2. Run a terminal program (such as PuTTY) and connect to the console (debug port) as
a serial connection at 115200 bps.
Console Commands
The console has a limited number of commands that it can interpret.
Here are the supported commands: