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Getting Started

Download and Installation​

For Windows users, it is recommended to install the latest version of CycBox directly via the Microsoft Store.

For users on other operating systems, you can visit our GitHub Releases page to download the latest version for your system. CycBox currently supports Windows, Linux, and Android platforms. Specifically, the Windows platform supports x86_64, the Linux platform supports x86_64 and aarch64, and the Android platform supports the aarch64 architecture.

Quick Start​

CycBox Main Interface

If you only wish to perform simple serial port debugging, CycBox's configuration is very intuitive; simply select the correct serial parameters and click "Start". However, since CycBox is better suited for processing and displaying data based on a "message-oriented" approach, it is recommended that you select an appropriate data codec based on your actual needs to ensure a better user experience. The "Line Codec" or "Timeout Codec" are often good choices.

Serial Terminal Interface

CycBox unpacks messages from streaming data via codecs and displays the data in message form. You will typically see three types of messages in the terminal interface: log messages, received messages, and sent messages. For messages consisting entirely of text data, CycBox automatically displays them as text; for messages containing binary data, CycBox displays them in a combined Hex and Text view.

Additionally, we provide optimized message display formats for specific protocols. For example, for Modbus RTU, we parse request and response packets and label the meaning of fields, making debugging much more intuitive. For common hexadecimal conversion needs, CycBox also provides shortcuts—simply select the content and right-click.

Serial Terminal Interface

As shown in the image above, CycBox also adapts the sending function for specific protocols, including more intuitive input interfaces and features like automatically adding checksums, helping users debug more efficiently.

Learn More​

If you would like to learn more about CycBox's functions and usage, we recommend continuing to the other chapters of this manual.

  • Introduction: Learn about CycBox's main functions and features