Libraries \ SoftwareSerial

Reference for Wiring version 1.0 Build 0100+ If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If 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()
Returns None
Usage Application
Updated on July 07, 2011 11:11:37pm PDT

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