User guide

RFXtrx Version 4.14 page 12 / 35

3. Install the USB driver

The RFXtrx has the FTDI FT232R USB interface chip installed.

The USB drivers are available at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

4. Run RFXmngr or RFXflash on Linux under Mono

Open a Terminal screen in Linux (Ctrl-Alt-T)

Execute once:

Install Mono:

[sudo] apt-get install mono-runtime

Install VisualBasic support under Mono:

[sudo] apt-get install libmono-microsoft-visualbasic8.0-cil

If the USB device is created as ttyACMx you will need to create a link between

/dev/ttyACMx and a serial port /dev/ttySx.

This is not necessary if the device is created as /dev/ttyUSBx !!

[sudo] ln -sf /dev/ttyACM1 /dev/ttyS3

Note: sudo must be entered without brackets [ ]. sudo is required if not running as super user.

Launch the RFXflash.exe program.

[sudo] mono RFXflash.exe

Launch the RFXmngr.exe program.

[sudo] mono RFXmngr.exe