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futz · 17th August 2008, 12:33 AM

I've used so many terminal programs over the years, but I can't remember the names. HyperTerminal is fine for most little things, but I've run into something it's useless for. I need a (much) bigger screen/window than HyperTerminal will give me. What's a real good Windoze terminal program that can do that?

**3v0** · 17th August 2008, 01:21 AM

I do not know how large a window TaraTerm provides. But it is worth a look.

parts-man73 · 17th August 2008, 01:49 AM

Try this simple one. Simple is all your need in a terminal program. The Parallax Serial Terminal.

http://parallax.com/Portals/0/Downlo...er/PST.exe.zip

One bonus they thought to include is the ability to set DTR and RTS high or low with a checkable box.

Leftyretro · 17th August 2008, 01:58 AM

Of course there are tons of comm programs around about the net but Brey terminal is one that I found to have the most features and controls. You can adjust the send and receive box sizes somewhat, but not sure of your requirements. I'll try and attach a zip file of it here.

Lefty

futz · 17th August 2008, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 3v0

I do not know how large a window TaraTerm provides. But it is worth a look.

I grabbed Teraterm while waiting for an answer. It can do any size window, so that's good. Looking at others now.

Torben · 17th August 2008, 08:12 AM

Much of my life is spent in terminal windows--it's my main work environment. Under Windows, so far the best and most capable (and most likely to do the right thing by default) is PuTTY. There is also a suite of useful networking and security tools at that link. And it's free (as in beer).

Torben

mvs sarma · 17th August 2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by futz

I've used so many terminal programs over the years, but I can't remember the names. HyperTerminal is fine for most little things, but I've run into something it's useless for. I need a (much) bigger screen/window than HyperTerminal will give me. What's a real good Windoze terminal program that can do that?

Can you try crossTALK i forgot the company who designed it you get a bigger window, but it was designed for DOS of the yester decades.

ericgibbs · 17th August 2008, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by futz

I've used so many terminal programs over the years, but I can't remember the names. HyperTerminal is fine for most little things, but I've run into something it's useless for. I need a (much) bigger screen/window than HyperTerminal will give me. What's a real good Windoze terminal program that can do that?

hi futz,
What project/application are you using a 'terminal' program in conjunction with.?

Basically, what are you using it for...

eblc1388 · 17th August 2008, 09:19 AM

A good terminal program for MCU applications should have the ability to display the serial data in packets of certain bit length, in hex, binary and/or ASCII as well.

ericgibbs · 17th August 2008, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eblc1388

A good terminal program for MCU applications should have the ability to display the serial data in packets of certain bit length, in hex, binary and/or ASCII as well.

hi,
I have written a VB5 program to do just that.

Its used primarily for PIC serial comms.

If anyone would like an *.exe file, just say and I will tidy it up before posting.
They will require the Visual Basic runtime files from the web, free.

EDIT:
Screenshot with the UART setup window open.

futz · 17th August 2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericgibbs

What project/application are you using a 'terminal' program in conjunction with.?

Basically, what are you using it for...

For my own amusement I'm writing a hex editor/sector editor for 18F4620 and SD cards. Can't imagine what practical use it'll be, but it's where I'm starting. Need a display for one sector at a time, so 115200 baud async serial it is. Having a keyboard is handy too.

Teraterm is working out fine.

futz · 17th August 2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parts-man73

Try this simple one. Simple is all your need in a terminal program. The Parallax Serial Terminal.

http://parallax.com/Portals/0/Downlo...er/PST.exe.zip

One bonus they thought to include is the ability to set DTR and RTS high or low with a checkable box.

Ha! I've seen that one before!

I still have my Basic Stamp 2. It doesn't fit with this project though. I don't like the screen font spacing.

David James · 17th August 2008, 07:02 PM

I quite like Realterm.

Daniek · 17th August 2008, 09:31 PM

Hey.

I really like this one:
http://www.sensorsportal.com/DOWNLOADS/Terminal.exe

You can view the incoming data as ascii, hex, binary and decimal, you can set the handshake lines as you want, and you can make macros to send out.

Daniel

Blueteeth · 18th August 2008, 12:06 PM

I've used 'terminal' before. Simple and effective

The terminal program in mikroC is also excellent.

Like eric, I too wrote a small VB6 utility, albeit a lot less 'fancy' than his (not a dig, just highlighting my ineptitude). Was my first VB program.

BT

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futz	Tired of HyperTerminal - What is good? I've used so many terminal programs over the years, but I can't remember the names. HyperTerminal is fine for most little things, but I've run into something it's useless for. I need a (much) bigger screen/window than HyperTerminal will give me. What's a real good Windoze terminal program that can do that? __________________ ========================= Futz's Microcontrollers & Robotics =========================

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17th August 2008, 01:49 AM	(permalink)
parts-man73	Try this simple one. Simple is all your need in a terminal program. The Parallax Serial Terminal. http://parallax.com/Portals/0/Downlo...er/PST.exe.zip One bonus they thought to include is the ability to set DTR and RTS high or low with a checkable box.

17th August 2008, 08:12 AM	(permalink)
Torben	Much of my life is spent in terminal windows--it's my main work environment. Under Windows, so far the best and most capable (and most likely to do the right thing by default) is PuTTY. There is also a suite of useful networking and security tools at that link. And it's free (as in beer). Torben __________________ Curiosity was framed. Ignorance killed the cat.

17th August 2008, 09:19 AM	(permalink)
eblc1388	A good terminal program for MCU applications should have the ability to display the serial data in packets of certain bit length, in hex, binary and/or ASCII as well. __________________ L.Chung

17th August 2008, 07:02 PM	(permalink)
David James	I quite like Realterm.

17th August 2008, 09:31 PM	(permalink)
Daniek	Hey. I really like this one: http://www.sensorsportal.com/DOWNLOADS/Terminal.exe You can view the incoming data as ascii, hex, binary and decimal, you can set the handshake lines as you want, and you can make macros to send out. Daniel

18th August 2008, 12:06 PM	(permalink)
Blueteeth	I've used 'terminal' before. Simple and effective The terminal program in mikroC is also excellent. Like eric, I too wrote a small VB6 utility, albeit a lot less 'fancy' than his (not a dig, just highlighting my ineptitude). Was my first VB program. BT __________________ Inconsistency is the key to flexibility!