How to test serial port communication with PuTTY (Attached Barcode Readers)

1. Download and Install the PuTTY software https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html 2. Configure PuTTY to connect to the COM Port Source: http://www.chipkin.com/using-putty-for-serial-com-connections-hyperterminal-replacement/ Figure out the COM port number (if using a virtual serial port, look in Device Manager to […]