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CoolTerm
CoolTerm
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CoolTerm free download for Mac

CoolTerm

Serial-port terminal app.

4.8
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CoolTerm overview

CoolTerm is a simple serial-port terminal application (no terminal emulation) that is geared towards hobbyists and professionals with a need to exchange data with hardware connected to serial ports such as servo controllers, robotic kits, GPS receivers, microcontrollers, etc.

Features include display of received data in text or hexadecimal format, support for multiple concurrent connection (if multiple serial ports are available), the ability to send data in text or hexadecimal format, local echo, hardware (CTS, DTR) and software flow control (XON), logging of received data to text files, and more. Written in Xojo.

What’s new in version 2.1.1.3.1288

Updated on Feb 20 2024

  • Added option to copy chart data with timestamps when time stamps are used as data source for the x-axis. The time stamp format will as set in the Preferences.
  • Added menu shortcuts to contextual menu in Chart mode.
  • Fixed bug that could result in an unhandled exception when timestamps are added to the received data and handling of ESC[2J is turned on and a rogue ESC[2J escape sequence is received.
  • Fixed a bug that would include an '*' character in default capture file names for CoolTerm windows with unsaved settings.
View older CoolTerm updates

Information

License

Free

Size

18.2 MB

Downloads

143730

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • macOS 10.14 or later
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robrlstn
robrlstn
Jan 17 2024
2.1.0.3.1282
0.0
Jan 17 2024
0.0
Version: 2.1.0.3.1282
Very clean, nice app. One thing I cannot get to work: xmodem a text file to a Pico running PicoMite, an MMBasic interpreter (PicoScope project in MAKE vol.87). CoolTerm easily connects to usbmodem1423301 (9800, 8, N, 1 no flow), gets the PicoMite prompt > , apparently transmits the PicoMite command xmodem receive, responding with a new line and a couple of dots, then waiting for a file, which seems to transmit over several seconds, all 13K bytes. Everything looks OK but then: Error: Remote did not respond. I assume the problem is with PicoMite whose docs say xmodem file transmission was tested only with TeraTerm under Windows. I can transmit the PicoMite.bas file to the Pico board using Windows 11 Home running on my iMac under Parallels 19 so I have completed the project. I'm assuming that MMBasic is not returning something which CoolTerm needs.
brynparrott
brynparrott
Jan 10 2022
1.9.1
0.0
Jan 10 2022
0.0
Version: 1.9.1
I'd just like to say thanks for making this App free. I deperately need to monitor two USB comm ports simultaneously; allowing me to interact with two separate MCU devices at the same time whilst they communicate via I2C in the background. In fact they seem to be having some trouble; so I need to view the debug on both at the same time to see whats going on.
chdelajoux
chdelajoux
Feb 15 2021
1.8.0.3.861
5.0
Feb 15 2021
5.0
Version: 1.8.0.3.861
2 cool
Guest
Guest
Feb 15 2015
1.4.5.3.242
0.0
Feb 15 2015
0.0
Version: 1.4.5.3.242
I use CoolTerm little, but since years. Wanted to say Thank you. Very nice app.
MikeL9213
MikeL9213
Jun 14 2014
1.4.3.3.203
5.0
Jun 14 2014
5.0
Version: 1.4.3.3.203
Great app, thanks for making this available for free. I work a lot with embedded hardware and this is perfect for that. The hex view is especially useful. Thanks.
mr-rebo
mr-rebo
Nov 23 2011
1.4.1.3.162
5.0
Nov 23 2011
5.0
Version: 1.4.1.3.162
Not only is it LION compatible, but the ability to control it with applescript is great. A big improvement over my old terminal program.
Naoh
Naoh
Sep 13 2011
1.4.0.3.157
0.0
Sep 13 2011
0.0
Version: 1.4.0.3.157
This looks like a great alternative to DockLight on Windows. I look forward to trying it out. Maybe I will find myself with even fewer reasons to dual-boot my Mac.
Stonebleeds
Stonebleeds
Aug 1 2010
1.2.0.94
0.0
Aug 1 2010
0.0
Version: 1.2.0.94
This is an excellent piece of software that let my Mac keep in touch with my older equipment better than Terminal did.
Ixulian
Ixulian
Sep 9 2009
1.1.2
4.0
Sep 9 2009
4.0
Version: 1.1.2
Great app. After finding out that Zterm did not work with Snow Leopard and my USB to Serial adapter, I found out about CoolTerm... I use it to configure Cisco devices, and so far it's been working great. The only problem I found was that I can't recall previous entered commands by pressing the up arrow key. If this feature was added, then I'd give it 5 stars.
Etj
Etj
May 21 2009
1.0
4.0
May 21 2009
4.0
Version: 1.0
Great little app. Does what it says and useful for those who need this sort of thing. There are still lots of pure serial devices out there, and so for Mac types to try prototyping things this is a great help.
naz01822628147
naz01822628147
Feb 9 2024
2.1.0.3.1282
5.0
Feb 9 2024
5.0
Version: 2.1.0.3.1282
chdelajoux
chdelajoux
Feb 15 2021
5.0
Feb 15 2021
5.0
Version: null
jgandalf1
jgandalf1
Feb 3 2021
1.8.0.3.861
4.0
Feb 3 2021
4.0
Version: 1.8.0.3.861
Namping
Namping
Nov 29 2020
5.0
Nov 29 2020
5.0
Version: null
winonafonda
winonafonda
Nov 12 2020
5.0
Nov 12 2020
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Feb 15 2015
5.0
Feb 15 2015
5.0
Version: null
signalprocessor
signalprocessor
Jun 17 2014
5.0
Jun 17 2014
5.0
Version: null
MikeL9213
MikeL9213
Jun 14 2014
5.0
Jun 14 2014
5.0
Version: null
meikravetscom8176
meikravetscom8176
Feb 18 2014
5.0
Feb 18 2014
5.0
Version: null
Mr-Braguglia-Guglielmo
Sep 29 2013
5.0
Version: null
Stuward
Stuward
Sep 3 2013
5.0
Sep 3 2013
5.0
Version: null
Kushi
Kushi
May 30 2012
5.0
May 30 2012
5.0
Version: null
mr-rebo
mr-rebo
Nov 23 2011
5.0
Nov 23 2011
5.0
Version: null
VenoMKO
VenoMKO
Oct 12 2011
5.0
Oct 12 2011
5.0
Version: null
Ixulian
Ixulian
Sep 9 2009
4.0
Sep 9 2009
4.0
Version: null
Etj
Etj
May 21 2009
4.0
May 21 2009
4.0
Version: null
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