Software Catalog

Software Catalog - Coolterm

Available ToSpecific Faculty and Staff in the College of Arts & Sciences

Installed Software 
DescriptionCoolTerm is a free, cross-platform terminal application used by engineers, developers, and hobbyists to exchange data with hardware devices connected to a computer via serial ports (like USB, UART, or Bluetooth). It serves as a visual bridge between your computer and microcontrollers such as Arduinos, GPS receivers, or robotic kits. It is intended for use by 2 people for research purposes.
How to Request

CoolTerm is specialty software available to specific Faculty and Staff in the College of Arts & Sciences for research purposes.  

Usage of this software by other academic departments may be requested through the Academic Software Request form, located at the link below:

How to Access

Specific Faculty and Staff in the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment in the College of Arts & Sciences may access CoolTerm via the downloaded software on their ISU-issued computers.

Accessibility Information
  • This tool requires a proactive accommodation plan, which may include alternative software or an assignment if needed. This tool may need additional resources. Please consult with the SAAS for students/ADA Coordinator for employees.
  • Not recommended for instructional use, please consult with the SAAS for students/ADA Coordinator for employees.
More Information 

Additional information about CoolTerm, including online guides and links to other resources, may be found on the vendor website's help page:

How To Get Help 

CoolTerm is supported by the department that has purchased the software and/or the vendor of the software: