On 7/31/22 10:38, Paul Koning via cctalk wrote: > > >> On Jul 31, 2022, at 1:50 AM, Ali via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: >> >>> I feel like a Raspberry Pi or similar would fit the bill for this >>> nicely. >>> >> >> Yes, but it wouldn't be ready to go ;). I would need to find a raspberry pi >> with a built in serial port and a flavor Linux already loaded on it plus >> configuration. There are plenty of SERVER devices out there (i.e. take data >> from the serial console of a device and present it over the LAN via TCP/IP >> and accessible by Telnet, SSH, even HTTP) so I am hoping someone has a >> client device as well. > > One easy way would be to plug in a USB to RS232 adapter into any old Linux > device, like a Pi. Another is to use an RS232 converter card for the > built-in UARTs. I don't know about the Pi, but I've used such a device for > the BeagleBone Black. > > A Telnet client is a standard tool; if it doesn't come pre-installed it's > just a matter of installing the relevant package. >
Exactly--I have several Opi-PC and OpiZ devices here and they all run Debuian linux. Buf for one, they're "headless"--I control them via Telnet or SSH. Run off a 5VDC 'wall wart". No issues whatsoever. You can, of course add video and keyboard, but it's not strictly necessary. --Chuck
