Hi Jason, On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 10:28 AM, Jason <linuxdriverproject@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Kevin McKinney wrote: >> >> Hi All, >> >> On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 6:45 AM, Andre Nogueira >> <andre.neo.net@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> >>> Hi. >>> >>> I understand you opinion Greg. >>> >>> There are lots of documentation about Linux Kernel. For example, I have >>> been studying "Linux Kernel Development 3rd Edition". >> >> I am a newbie also and have read/studied tons of books on the Linux kernel >> over the last three years; however, the best way to learn the kernel and >> device drivers is to take on a small project. By doing this I have learned >> so much more. >> > > agreed. > >> In addition, I spent a lot of time trying to create a serial TTL port >> to RS232 serial cable with no luck. I understand the need for this; (to >> boot into a specific kernel); however I am not sure how to create >> this cable. I was able to boot into a kernel of my choosing a different >> way; but can someone provide guidance on the creation of >> the cable for my own edification. >> > > I've had very good luck with this [1] cable. You can get the wire-end > variant, but honestly, I like the plug better. The pins come out easily, so > I can reorder the pins depending on the project. The pin layout of my TTL port is 3V3 TXD RXD GND; would this work with the cable you suggested; It has two extra pins? Thanks for your help. Thanks, Kevin > > hth, > > Jason. > > [1] > http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=768-1015-ND > -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe kernel-janitors" in the body of a message to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html
