CoolTerm

Free Download Roger Meier CoolTerm's latest standalone offline installer for macOS. It is a simple serial port terminal application (no terminal emulation) geared towards hobbyists and professionals who must exchange data with hardware connected to serial ports such as servo controllers, robotic kits, GPS receivers, microcontrollers, etc.

Overview of CoolTerm for macOS

It is designed to make serial communication easy and efficient. It supports various serial protocols, including ASCII, hexadecimal, and binary. Its customizable interface and advanced features suit beginners and advanced users.

Features of CoolTerm for macOS

• Flexible Interface: It allows you to customize the interface to suit your needs. You can configure the display font, colors, and window size to make the application more comfortable.
• Serial Port Communication: It supports communication with serial ports on your Mac. You can connect to devices using USB, Bluetooth, or other serial interfaces.
• Data Logging: It allows you to log serial data to a file for later analysis. You can specify the format of the log file and choose whether to log incoming or outgoing data.
• Scripting Support: It supports scripting in AppleScript, allowing you to automate serial communication tasks. You can create scripts to send commands to devices and process the responses.
• Serial Port Monitor: It includes a built-in serial port monitor that allows you to view and analyze serial data in real-time. You can monitor both incoming and outgoing data streams.
• XMODEM and YMODEM File Transfers: It supports XMODEM and YMODEM protocols for file transfers over serial connections. These protocols can transfer files between your Mac and external devices.
• ASCII Table: It includes an ASCII table that lets you quickly look up ASCII code for characters. This feature helps debug and troubleshoot serial communication issues.

Technical Details and System Requirements

macOS 10.14 or later

FAQs

Q: Can I use CoolTerm to control external hardware devices using serial communication?
A: Yes, It can be used to control external hardware devices that support serial communication. You can send commands to the device and receive responses using CoolTerm's terminal window.

Q: Can I use CoolTerm to communicate with Arduino boards?
A: It can communicate with Arduino boards and other microcontrollers. You can connect your Arduino board to your Mac using a USB cable and configure this to speak with the board using the correct serial port settings.

Q: Can I use CoolTerm to send commands to my device and receive responses?
A: It allows you to send commands to your device and receive responses. You can use the terminal window in CoolTerm to type commands manually or use scripts to automate the process.