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diff --git a/docs/source/arduino/loop.rst b/docs/source/arduino/loop.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..165b7b0 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/source/arduino/loop.rst @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +.. _arduino-loop: + +loop() +====== + +After creating a setup() function, which initializes and sets the +initial values, the loop() function does precisely what its name +suggests, and loops consecutively, allowing your program to change +and respond. Use it to actively control the Arduino board. + + + +Example +~~~~~~~ + +:: + + + int buttonPin = 3; + + // setup initializes serial and the button pin + void setup() + { + beginSerial(9600); + pinMode(buttonPin, INPUT); + } + + // loop checks the button pin each time, + // and will send serial if it is pressed + void loop() + { + if (digitalRead(buttonPin) == HIGH) + serialWrite('H'); + else + serialWrite('L'); + + delay(1000); + } + |