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  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  

begin()

   
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   The Wiring SoftwareSerial library allows for easily reading and writing data to external machines through software serial ports. The serial port is a nine pin I/O port that exists on most PCs and can be emulated through USB on Macintosh with the Keyspan USB Serial Adaptor. The begin(rate) method must be placed in the setup() method.
   
Syntax   
serial.begin(rate)
   
Parameters  
rate   Integer specifying the speed: 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600 or 115200
serial   The software serial port variable
   
Returns   None
   
Usage   Application