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if i do the com method set to usb i get the dummy data, if set to serial, i get the same as i mentioned above, “requesting data”
I have the vp2 connected via a usb to serial adapter. the one i have works with windows. I actually tried a second usb/serial adapter and did not work.
In both cases when i do lsusb, i can see the pl serial adapter listed, so raspian is seeing the adapter.

On the other front, any instructions on how to use the linux version running on the exager emulator?

thanks