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.
| Class | SoftwareSerial |
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| Name | begin() |
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| 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); } |
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| 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)
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| Returns | None | ||||
| Usage | Application |
