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SimpleLink™︎ Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller - Side Note: Recognise your PuTTY Sessions

Jan Cumps
Jan Cumps
25 Jun 2016

I have been blogging on how to make the two seemingly identical LaunchPads distinct, and how to configure Code Composer Studio to recognise them.

 

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We still have one weak point: PuTTY.

In its standard setup, both the TX and RX terminal session look very similar. The only visual clue we have is the port number in the title.

 

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Visual Clues to show if PuTTY Connects to TX or RX

 

I've configured my PuTTY sessions in a way that its more obvious. The TX one has a red background, the RX one  is purple.

I've also marked the label on my launchpads with the same colour.

 

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The window title is also adapted. It shows TX and RX.

 

Configuring PuTTY

 

Open your TX puTTY configuration.

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Set the Window Title CC1310 TX

 

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Select a distinct colour. My advice is to use one where you have a matching colour crayon for, so you can also colour the LaunchPad's label image.

 

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Navigate back to Session and Save.

 

Now load the RX configuration. Choose a different colour and make the title 1310 RX

Save the session. All Done.

Never ever will you have to guess what terminal talks to RX or TX.

 

 

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  • DAB
    DAB over 9 years ago +1
    Great post Jan. I really like what you are doing with this series. Both with the communication testing between the launch pads, but also experimenting with data transfer rates. Very useful information…
  • clem57
    clem57 over 9 years ago in reply to Jan Cumps +1
    May need to change cloths too to be color coordinated. Just kidding! Great work Jan Cumps
  • clem57
    clem57 over 9 years ago in reply to Jan Cumps

    May need to change cloths too to be color coordinated. Just kidding!

    Great work Jan Cumps

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    Jan Cumps over 9 years ago in reply to clem57

    Ok, this is not the most subtile change that I've ever made image

     

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    But I now know it is possible to have a colour scheme per workspace.

    I'll try to give the backgrounds  just the faintest hint of red (TX) and purple (RX).

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    Jan Cumps over 9 years ago in reply to clem57

    I'm going to check if I can colour-code Code Composer Studio as well...

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    clem57 over 9 years ago

    A very overlooked feature that turns useful here. Thanks Jan Cumps

    PS. I noticed the coloring on the labels as well.

    Clem

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    DAB over 9 years ago

    Great post Jan.

     

    I really like what you are doing with this series.

     

    Both with the communication testing between the launch pads, but also experimenting with data transfer rates.

     

    Very useful information here.

     

    Well done,

    DAB

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