QuorumComp / uart-server

What is this?

This is a small file server for the HC800 computer. It presents a directory over a serial UART connection for fast build/test cycles of the firmware.

How to use

USAGE:
    uart-server [FLAGS] [OPTIONS] [PATH]

FLAGS:
        --debug      Prints diagnostic messages
    -h, --help       Prints help information
    -V, --version    Prints version information

OPTIONS:
    -p, --port <PORT>    Serial port to use

ARGS:
    <PATH>    The path to serve as filesystem (default current directory)

Configuration

Specifying the root path and --port argument quickly gets tedious. To avoid having to do that, create a ~/.uartfileserver (or C:\Users\{user} on Windows) file with the contents

port = "/dev/tty.usbserial-XXXXXXXX"
path = "/Users/..."

Or on Windows:

port = "COM3"
path = "C:\\Users\\..."

Installation

Currently you will need to have Rust (and Cargo) installed. Then run

cargo install --force --path .

Drivers

You may need to install a virtual COM port driver.

macOS

https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm