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-==== 6. Connecting via the console instead of over ssh ====
+==== 6. Connecting on the serial console ====
-First, note that this is only relevant for the CCGX, as the Beagleboards have a uart dedicated to a console function.
+=== Introduction ===
-See menu item Settings -> Services -> Console on VE.Direct 1
+The serial console offers a straight connection from your computer. Not relying on TCP or anything else.
-Enable the Serial Console on VE.Direct Port 1. Serial console is a software developers feature. This will disable VE.Direct 1 functionality on this port.
+Its an alternative to connecting to the commandline over ssh.
-Settings are 115k2 / 8N1. Note that a normal VE.Direct to USB interface cable won't work, since you need to power the VE.Direct port on the CCGX from the outside. A small mod can be made to the interface cable. [[https://github.com/victronenergy/venus/wiki/ccgx-serial-console|More information about the serial console]].
+Connecting to the serial console requires a USB interface, ie a USB to serial cable with proper pin-out. For example this one: https://www.adafruit.com/product/954.
+The serial consoles on all GX devices are configured to 115200 baud.
+=== Serial console on CCGX ===
-===== DISQUS =====
+All GX Devices have a dedicated serial console, except for the CCGX. Therefor its documented on a separate page:
-~~DISQUS~~
+[[https://github.com/victronenergy/venus/wiki/ccgx-serial-console|CCGX Serial Console]].
+=== Serial Console on Cerbo GX ===
+The serial console is located on the CPU board, header JP201. GND is pin 1, RX and TX are pins 4 and 5. Here is a picture showing a [[https://www.adafruit.com/product/954|ADA Fruit Serial Console cable]] connected to it.
+Make sure not to connect the red wire.
+{{ :ccgx:cerbo_serial_console.jpg?nolink&600 |}}
+=== Serial Console on Venus GX ===
+The serial console is located on the base-board, and can be accessed through the slot between that board and the Ethernet connector on the beaglebone-board.
+White: TX of the Beaglebone - connect to RX on your cable
+Black: ground
+Green: RX of the Beaglebone - connect to TX on your cable
+Make sure not to connect the red wire.
+Here is a picture showing how, also using the adafruit serial console cable as referenced above:
+{{ :ccgx:venus_gx_serial_console.png?nolink&600 |}}