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  Reference for Wiring 1.0 (ALPHA) 0017+. 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  

SoftwareSerial

   
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 SoftwareSerial class allows for creation and manipulation of software serial ports, allowing for additional serial ports besides the two hardware ports available in the Wiring I/O board. Typical baudrates are: 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600 and 115200.
   
Syntax  
SoftwareSerial
   
Methods  
begin()
 

read()
 

print()
 

println()
 

available()
 

   
Returns   None
   
Usage   Application