Output serial to console?

[HolySamosa]

Is there a way with only WB 1.3 to write incoming serial data to the screen?  In the shell I've tried "Type SER: to CON:", but it seems CON: isn't writable.  

I'm trying to diagnose the serial problems with my null modem setup. Really want to get Amiga Explorer up and at 'em!

Thanks!

[guest11527]

Is there a way with only WB 1.3 to write incoming serial data to the screen?  In the shell I've tried "Type SER: to CON:", but it seems CON: isn't writable.

CON: is writable, but not under this path because it requires a full window specification. You may want to try "*" as target as it denotes the currently active console session you started the command in. But,preferably, use a terminal program such as Term or Terminus as it allows you to define the serial parameters more conveniently than the workbench preferences.

[Jiffy]

FYI: Term doesn't work with WB 1.3.

[LyleHaze]

try something like

copy AUX:115200/8N1 CON:0/0/300/300

You can change the baud rate and control specifications as you like.
Same with the CON: window dimensions.

There are more things that can be added to the CON: spec, but I can't find the details right now. I know that Title and "AUTO" are also options, but I'm not sure of the order (or even if the order matters)

Have Fun!

[psxphill]

But,preferably, use a terminal program such as Term or Terminus as it allows you to define the serial parameters more conveniently than the workbench preferences.

He doesn't have access to any other software until he has Amiga Explorer working. Once he has it working then he probably won't need to diagnose the problem again.
 
 

Is there a way with only WB 1.3 to write incoming serial data to the screen? In the shell I've tried "Type SER: to CON:", but it seems CON: isn't writable.

I'm trying to diagnose the serial problems with my null modem setup. Really want to get Amiga Explorer up and at 'em!

Thanks!

[guest11527]

try something like

copy AUX:115200/8N1 CON:0/0/300/300

AUX: is a line-buffered version of SER: and not ideally suited for copying raw data from the serial port to the console. However, what's worth trying is to have a terminal program at the other end of the null-model cable (PC, something), and then type on the Amiga side  newshell AUX:  which will give you an Amiga shell on the terminal sitting on the PC.

[ElPolloDiabl]

Could you give more details of your serial cable set up.
Try lowering the speed. You can also link via parallel cable.

[HolySamosa]

Hi guys-- I finally achieved success with Amiga Explorer after switching to a different PC.

Thanks for all of the tips!