Minicom Client Install and Setup - Ubuntu
Ensure you have an internet connection
Linux prompt: ~$
To install minicom
~$ sudo apt-get install minicom
To execute minicom
~$ sudo minicom –s
The –s allows for minicom setup of which the following should be confirmed
Serial Device: /dev/ttyUSB0
Bps/Par/Bits: 9600 8N1
Hardware Flow Control: No
Software Flow Control: No
To confirm the Serial Device
~$ dmesg | grep tty
To list the active USB port
~$ ls | grep USB
Once minicom has been setup the (-s) option is longer needed, simply execute
~$ sudo minicom
For additional information;
https://developer.ridgerun.com/wiki/index.php/Setting_up_Minicom_Client_-_Ubuntu