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Serial Read (Generic)
Retrieve a value coming over the serial port. Use the Timer
component (Parameters/Special/Timer) to update the sensor values.
Inputs
| Name | ID | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Reading Values | Start | Input an Boolean value (True/False) to start receiving values from the serial port. Note: You must first open the serial connection by using the Open Port component (Firefly/Boards/Open Port) before setting the Start input value to True. | Boolean |
| PortNumber | Port | The port number has to be the same serial port assigned in the Arduino sketch. You can find which COM ports are available by using the Ports Available component (Firefly/Boards/Ports Available) | Integer |
Outputs
| Name | ID | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Output | Out | The incoming value from the serial connection. | Text |
| Status Message | Msg | Current status of Serial Port | Text |
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