From 89ec8718e2bba28d256012dad53d784595a763ea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Deepak Khatri <lorforlinux@beagleboard.org>
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2024 23:53:53 +0530
Subject: [PATCH] Add Molex Picoblade and JST-SH debug cables note
---
accessories/cables.rst | 14 ++++++++++----
boards/beaglebone/ai/02-quick-start.rst | 2 +-
2 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-)
diff --git a/accessories/cables.rst b/accessories/cables.rst
index 9e98d682..db2adbe1 100644
--- a/accessories/cables.rst
+++ b/accessories/cables.rst
@@ -86,12 +86,12 @@ The default serial port settings for Beagles are:
| Handshake | None |
+--------------+--------------+
-.. _jst-sh-serial-cables:
+.. _molex-picoblade-serial-cables:
-JST-SH serial cables
-====================
+Molex picoblade serial cables
+=============================
-These cables are not active (only wries and connector) and provide an interface
+These cables are not active (only wires and connector) and provide an interface
between USB to Serial converter cables such as the ones listed below and serial
debug ports on Beagles such as BeagleBone AI and AI-64. You can purchase these
cables from different sources including:
@@ -99,6 +99,12 @@ cables from different sources including:
1. `Farnell <https://www.newark.com/element14/1103004000156/serial-cable-ai-board/dp/50AH3702>`_
2. `DigiKey <https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/digi-key-electronics/BBCAI/10187731>`_
+.. note::
+ BeagleBone AI and BeagleBone AI-64 UART debug port uses a 3pin **Molex PicoBlade (1.25mm)** connector.
+ Raspberry Pi UART debug port uses a 3pin **JST-Sh (1.00mm)** connector. The connectors and the cables
+ for both the connector types may look very similar but they are very different. Make sure to check connector
+ type before buying cables because they are incompatible with each other.
+
Standard FTDI Cable
====================
diff --git a/boards/beaglebone/ai/02-quick-start.rst b/boards/beaglebone/ai/02-quick-start.rst
index e37fc6b4..e1f32d00 100644
--- a/boards/beaglebone/ai/02-quick-start.rst
+++ b/boards/beaglebone/ai/02-quick-start.rst
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ You will need to purchase:
- USB C cable or USB C to USB A cable
- MicroSD Card (optional)
-- :ref:`Serial cable <jst-sh-serial-cables>` (optional)
+- :ref:`Serial cable <molex-picoblade-serial-cables>` (optional)
More information or to purchase a replacement heat sink or antenna, please go to these websites:
--
GitLab