Syscon Mac Com Ports?

[Chris Palmisano]

I'm trying to run the syscon diagnostic program via terminal on a Mac.

I have python3 installed with pip and pycharm. I can successfully execute the syscon python script, but it prompts me for a COM port. My understanding is that Macs do not have COM ports. So I am once again stuck.

Anyone have any advice?

 

[bucanero]

You'll have to get a USB serial adapter , without it you're on a dead end.

 

[Chris Palmisano]

You'll have to get a USB serial adapter , without it you're on a dead end.

I have this device ...HiLetgo FT232RL FTDI Mini USB to TTL Serial Converter Adapter Module

It's connected to my Mac via USB.

Is there some additional adapter I need? Confused. Thanks

 

[bucanero]

maybe you need a driver, even if you have the USB connected macOS might not recognize it or assign it as the python script needs

if you can, try VirtualBox and install a windows virtual machine (or bootcamp) then try under a windows environment to connect that USB serial device, and see if the python script works

 

[Chris Palmisano]

The device shows up under system information. I can see that it's connected.

My problem is - when I run the Sysco python script, it's asking me to identify the port the device is connected to and I'm not sure how to do that.

 

[haxxxen]

google?