Index
 
  Reference for Wiring 1.0 (ALPHA) 0019+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.
Name  

read()

   
Examples   
#include <SoftwareSerial.h> 
 
int val; 
SoftwareSerial port = SoftwareSerial(8, 9); 
 
void setup() { 
  pinMode(8, INPUT);  // rx pin 
  pinMode(9, OUTPUT);  // tx pin 
  port.begin(9600);  // Start serial Serial at 9600 baud 
} 
 
void loop() { 
  val = port.read(); // read a value and echo it 
  port.print(val); 
}

Description   Returns a number between 0 and 255 for the next byte that's waiting in the buffer. Returns -1 if there is no byte.
   
Syntax   
serial.read()
   
Parameters  
serial   The software serial port variable
   
Returns   int
   
Usage   Application