CoolTerm 2.4.0 has been released, serving as a user-friendly serial port terminal application designed for data exchange with various hardware devices connected via serial ports, including servo controllers, robotic kits, GPS receivers, and microcontrollers. Its portability and built-in help file contribute to a seamless user experience, making it accessible even for beginners.
The interface is intuitive, featuring large, easily recognizable buttons for essential functions such as Connect, Disconnect, Clear Data, View Hex, Options, and Help. These features are also organized within a navigation menu that includes File, Edit, Connection, View, Windows, and Help. Users can save their serial port configurations for future use, streamlining the setup process.
Key Features of CoolTerm:
- Supports multiple concurrent connections if multiple serial ports are available.
- Displays received data in either plain text or hexadecimal format.
- Allows sending data through keypresses or a "Send String" dialog, with support for both plain text and hexadecimal input.
- Facilitates data transfer via copy-paste from the terminal window or through text files.
- Offers capabilities to capture received data into text files.
- Provides local echo for both transmitted and received data.
- Includes hardware (CTS, DTR) and software flow control (XON).
- Features visual indicators for line status and manual toggling of handshaking signals when hardware flow control is disabled.
- Allows configurable character and line delays, as well as saving and retrieving connection options.
CoolTerm effectively demystifies a technical concept, making it accessible to users of all skill levels. Its comprehensive features cater to both novice and experienced users, enhancing their ability to interact with serial devices efficiently.
Looking ahead, future updates to CoolTerm may include enhancements in user interface design, additional protocol support, and improved data visualization tools, further solidifying its position as a go-to tool for anyone working with serial communications
The interface is intuitive, featuring large, easily recognizable buttons for essential functions such as Connect, Disconnect, Clear Data, View Hex, Options, and Help. These features are also organized within a navigation menu that includes File, Edit, Connection, View, Windows, and Help. Users can save their serial port configurations for future use, streamlining the setup process.
Key Features of CoolTerm:
- Supports multiple concurrent connections if multiple serial ports are available.
- Displays received data in either plain text or hexadecimal format.
- Allows sending data through keypresses or a "Send String" dialog, with support for both plain text and hexadecimal input.
- Facilitates data transfer via copy-paste from the terminal window or through text files.
- Offers capabilities to capture received data into text files.
- Provides local echo for both transmitted and received data.
- Includes hardware (CTS, DTR) and software flow control (XON).
- Features visual indicators for line status and manual toggling of handshaking signals when hardware flow control is disabled.
- Allows configurable character and line delays, as well as saving and retrieving connection options.
CoolTerm effectively demystifies a technical concept, making it accessible to users of all skill levels. Its comprehensive features cater to both novice and experienced users, enhancing their ability to interact with serial devices efficiently.
Looking ahead, future updates to CoolTerm may include enhancements in user interface design, additional protocol support, and improved data visualization tools, further solidifying its position as a go-to tool for anyone working with serial communications
CoolTerm 2.4.0 released
CoolTerm is a serial port terminal application for those the need to exchange data with hardware connected to serial ports such as servo controllers, robotic kits, GPS receivers, microcontrollers, etc.
