2. CoolTerm Installation

CoolTerm program is used to read the data on serial port.

Download CoolTerm program:

• macOS:

  • Intel/ARM

• Win:

  • Intel 64Bit

  • Intel 32Bit

  • ARM 64Bit

• Linux:

  • Intel 64Bit

  • Intel 32Bit

(1) After the download, we need to install CoolTerm program file, below is Window system taken as an example.

(2) Choose “win” to download the zip file of CoolTerm

(3) Unzip file and open it. (also suitable for Mac and Linux system)

The functions of each button on the Toolbar are listed below:

Command	Description
New	Opens up a new Terminal
Open	Opens a saved Connection
Save	Saves the current Connection to disk
Connect	Opens the Serial Connection
Disconnect	Closes the Serial Connection
Clear Data	Clears the Received Data
Options	Opens the Connection Options Dialog
HEX	Displays the Terminal Data in Hexadecimal Format
View	Displays the Help Window

After installation is complete, we will use this tool in our subsequent lessons.