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  Reference for Wiring 1.0 (ALPHA) 0020+. 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  

random()

   
Examples   
int val; 
val = random(-40, 40); // Sets val to a random number between -40 and 40 
 
int x; 
x = random(5); // Sets x to a random number between 0 and 5

Description   Generates random numbers. Each time the random() function is called, it returns an unexpected value within the specified range. If one parameter is passed to the function it will return a float between zero and the value of the parameter. The function call random(5) returns values between 0 and 5. If two parameters are passed, it will return a float with a value between the the parameters.
   
Syntax   
random(value1);
random(value1, value2);
   
Parameters  
value1   int or float
value2   int or float
   
Returns   float
   
Usage   Web & Application
   
Related   randomSeed()