🔌 Device Connection

Complete guide to connecting your Morserino-32 hardware device

📋 Contents

📱 What is the Morserino-32?

The Morserino-32 is a versatile, portable Morse code trainer and transceiver designed for learning and practicing CW. Our web app can connect directly to your Morserino-32 via USB for enhanced training capabilities.

🔧 Requirements & Compatibility

🔧 Hardware Requirements

  • Morserino-32 device with USB cable
  • CP2102 USB driver installed on your computer
  • Modern browser: Chrome 89+, Edge 89+, or Firefox 55+
  • HTTPS connection (required for Web Serial API)

🌐 Browser Compatibility

Chrome 89+ (Full support)
Edge 89+ (Full support)
⚠️ Firefox 55+ (Limited support)
Safari/iOS (Not supported)

🔗 Connection Steps

Step-by-Step Connection Guide

  1. Install CP2102 driver on your computer if not already installed
  2. Connect Morserino-32 to your computer via USB cable
  3. Open the web app in Chrome or Edge browser
  4. Click "Connect to Morserino" button in the Connection section
  5. Select your device from the browser's device picker dialog
  6. Verify connection - status should show "Connected"
💡 Connection Benefits
  • Send training content to device
  • Receive keyer input from device
  • Synchronize training progress
  • Use device's built-in features
⚠️ Troubleshooting
  • Check USB cable connection
  • Install/update CP2102 driver
  • Try different USB port
  • Use Chrome or Edge browser
  • Ensure HTTPS (not HTTP)

🌐 Web Serial API Technical Details

What is Web Serial API?
A modern web standard that allows web applications to communicate directly with serial devices like the Morserino-32.
Security Requirements:
HTTPS connection required for security reasons - the API won't work on HTTP sites.
User Permission:
Browser will ask for permission to access the device - this is normal security behavior.
Device Recognition:
The CP2102 USB-to-serial chip in Morserino-32 appears as a serial port to your computer.
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