Term 4 2017

If the Raspberry Pi is not upgraded then put this command in :

• sudo apt-get update ( and wait-press the Y key when prompted)
• sudo apt-get upgrade ( this brings the Rpi up-to-date)

The next command is:

• sudo raspi-config
• Choose 5 (interfacing options)
• choose option P6 which is serial

Then you will see 2 questions:

• Q1-Would you like a login shell to be accessible over serial ( Please say No and press enter)
• Q2- Would you like the serial port hardware to be enabled? ( Please say Yes and press enter)
• Confirm serial shell disabled and serial interface enabled, then press enter.

On the command prompt type:

• sudo apt-get install minicom
• minicom -b -2400 -o -D/dev/ttyAMA0

Test that the Minicom and the serial port is working

Connect a jumper wire between GPIO 8 transmit data pin and GPIO 10 receive data pin

Typing on the keyboard to see text appear on the screen. Pressing the return key will make the cursor go back to the beginning of the line; this is normal.

Send Data to the Pi and view it on Minicom