This USB to UART cable assembly is the simple way to access a Raspberry Pi from a laptop or computer, without having to use a screen, keyboard, mouse, network configuration, etc. With this single cable you can directly connect to the serial console of your pi as well as powering it. Essential for where USB ports/ethernet sockets are limited or missing.
Windows and Mac drivers are available. Install them just plug in the cable and fire up a terminal emulator program. We recommend PuTTY for Windows, it's free and easy to use.
For a great tutorial on how to add a Serial/UART breakout to your Pi, see here.
- Length 90cm
- Enables serial console communication
- Powers your Raspberry Pi
- Plugs directly into the GPIO header
- Use a terminal emulator to access your Pi
This USB to UART cable assembly is the simple way to access a Raspberry Pi from a laptop or computer, without having to use a screen, keyboard, mouse, network configuration, etc. With this single cable you can directly connect to the serial console of your pi as well as powering it. Essential for where USB ports/ethernet sockets are limited or missing.
Windows and Mac drivers are available. Install them just plug in the cable and fire up a terminal emulator program. We recommend PuTTY for Windows, it's free and easy to use.
For a great tutorial on how to add a Serial/UART breakout to your Pi, see here.
| Type |
Pimoroni cable |
| Colour |
Black |
| Connector A |
USB 2.0 A male |
| Connector B |
4x Female headers |
| Length |
0.9m |
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