How to run Github Utilities?

[ScottW514]

Requires a soldering iron, but yes:

Serial Port - The Easy Way

Here’s an easier way to get serial console access to your Glowforge if you have one without the factory installed serial port (or your cat can’t resist pulling on loose cords and ripped yours off - happened to me. True story). I previously described the more involved way of getting access, which involves some tedious surface mount work. Here, I describe a much more reasonable method… First, you will still need a soldering iron. No getting around that one. Next, you need a FTDI TTL-232RG-VR…