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| Name | buffer() |
|---|---|
| Examples |
// Example by Tom Igoe
import processing.serial.*;
Serial myPort; // The serial port
PFont myFont; // The display font
String inString; // Input string from serial port
int lf = 10; // ASCII linefeed
void setup() {
size(400,200);
// Make your own font. It's fun!
myFont = loadFont("ArialMS-18.vlw");
textFont(myFont, 18);
// List all the available serial ports:
println(Serial.list());
// Open the port you are using at the rate you want:
myPort = new Serial(this, Serial.list()[0], 9600);
myPort.buffer(3);
}
void draw() {
// Twiddle your thumbs
background(0);
text("Received: " + inString, 10, 50);
}
void serialEvent(Serial myPort) {
inString = myPort.readString();
}
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| Description | Sets the number of bytes to buffer before calling serialEvent() |
