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How would I refactor this code, given how similar most of the lines are?
I have a set of buttons and a set of NeoPixel LEDs. There's lots of very similar constants (button1pin, button2pin, etc) so there's almost certainly a more efficient way of coding this.
Any ideas?
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Can I short this code?
int r = 12;
int g = 11;
int b = 10;
int sw = 4;
int x;
int c = 0;
void setup() {
pinMode(r, OUTPUT);
pinMode(g, OUTPUT);
pinMode(b, OUTPUT);
pinMode(sw, INPUT);
pinMode(13, OUTPUT)...
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Convert uint8_t array to ascii character for serial transmission
I am trying to send packets of via bluetooth data that include 6 bytes read from a sensor and stored in a uint8_t array. Instead of sending over the data as numerical digital, I would like to send the ...
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Port Manipulation - fastest implementation
I'm working on an Arduino program but am getting bogged down on what is the 'correct' implementation. I understand that multiple versions may work, so for my needs the 'correct' version will be the ...
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How do I learn C? (was Computer project) [closed]
Can you help me writing a code for this question guys??
You have an Arduino Uno with 8 LEDs connected to digital pins 2 to 9.
Create an array of 8 elements. Fill it with random numbers between 2 and 9 ...
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Digital Vs. Analog Sensor
Background: I'm using an Atmega1284P to add sensors to an off road racing truck onto a CANBUS network. The standard automotive sensors are thermistors, but the Dallas 1 wire temp sensors (DS18B20) ...
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Problem with inaccurate delays between sensor readings
During the last two months I have been working on a project that consists of using a Seeeduino Stalker V2.3, two AM2305 sensors, a TSL2561 sensor, an HC-05 XBee module, a 1,800 mAh 3.7V LiPo, a 7 cm x ...
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How to prevent inclusion of unnecessary libraries?
How do you save space by preventing the inclusion of unnecessary binaries?
When I compiled the ROS Blink example, I received the warning:
Global variables use 1,951 bytes (76%) of dynamic memory,
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What is better: one sprintf() or multiple strcat() and itoa()?
I was creating Arduino function which sends two int and additional chars between them and at the beginning and end of char array - then print that array to the serial port in almost real time. (For ...
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Arduino Due SPI speed reduction
I need to reduce the SPI clock speed of the Arduino Due down to about 100 kHz. Unfortunately my hardware doesn't support higher speeds.
With the current maximum divider of 255, I can only reach a ...
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How do I set a constant in setup() that I can use in loop()?
I am new with coding, and I was wondering how I could run something once and define it as a constant. Here is my code:
int sensorValue1 = analogRead(A0);
int sensorValue2 = analogRead(A1);
int g0 ...
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Arduino: how can I stop while() when bluetooth send a data?
I have learned Arduino for a month, and I want to bulid a car with 2 modes,
Remote and Auto. Auto mode needs to have while() loop, so it can receive data from sensors. When I choose Auto mode via ...
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Using for loop to set pinMode
I notice problems with my output pins when I use this method of setting their pinMode:
int allOutputPins[] = {3, 4, 9, 10, 5, A3, 11, 12, 7, 8, A1, A2};
for(int a = 0; a < sizeof(allOutputPins); a+...
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How to store IR data needed for AC controll in less space?
I'm trying to controll an AC unit but the issue is space - right now, I store the data like this:
consts PROGMEM unsigned int Signal_Heat_Fan0_Temp30[] = {233,636,17884,3032,8944,500,496,492,1496,524,...
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Are static variables in a function bad?
For my code I use a couple of static variables.
But when I search the internet, they seem "evil".
For example: I have a function which will be executed every loop (5ms looptime).
to increase the ...
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SD Library writing char in a file
I'm trying to write into a file using this code from the example of the library:
String dataString = "";
int sensor = 0;
dataString += String(sensor);
dataString += ",";
sensor +=1;
File dataFile = ...
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Simple question about && vs ||
I want to skip all '\r' and '\n' chars and I have IF statment:
char c = Serial.read();
if (c != '\r' || c != '\n') { // <- This line interesting
mAnswer[mAnswerLength] = c;
mAnswerLength++;
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How to read code from Arduino Uno to Arduino IDE? [duplicate]
we can upload a code into Arduino UNO from our computers, but how about reading code? Can we read and get C codes from compiled codes from Arduino hardwares? My second question is that will we read ...
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Light sensor acting up when used with other code
I have a light sensor that works fine and outputs the correct data to the serial monitor when I only upload the following code to the nano:
const int lightSensorPin = A0;
int lightSensorValue = 0;
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How to int variables with similar names without tons of code? [duplicate]
I'm using int with 14 LEDs to specify pins, but I don't want to use int 14 times, like this:
int led1 = 2;
int led2 = 3;
int led3 = 4;
int led4 = 5;
int led5 = 6;
int led6 = 7;
int led7 = 8;
int led8 ...
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Cleaning up code? Removing repetition?
I am using Adafruit motor shield, I am running multiple DC motors for different amounts of time, but to start at the same time - I have researched that to do this I have to monitor the elapsed time of ...
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Shortening large chunks of code
Some of the code that I have is unbearably long and drives me insane. I don't know if there were simpler ways to doing what I am doing.
long turn1;
long turn2;
long turn3;
long turn4;
long turn5;
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Overview of compiled code size
When I compile my code, the Arduino IDE returns the binary sketch size in byte.
Is there a good way to find out (approximately) what function or what part of my code takes up how much memory in ...
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Program button to switch between two values
There is a function on one of my programs I want to be switch on and off by pressing a button. The button is unbiased otherwise I would set the function to read the button's status of HIGH or LOW.
So ...
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Control arduino with keybaord via computer
I'm brand new to arduino but I'm trying to figure out how to set up a WASD steering system for my robot I made.
I have the physical setup all ready but I don't know the code to use that would allow ...
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Sweep with two shift registers
I am working with 8 dual color LED's and 2 shift registers. My connections are in place. But I do not understand how to work with 2 shift registers.
So I am trying to make this: turn the first led on,...
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releasing memory in sub-function
I'm doing a program who get a line from the SD and shows it, this function is called getData()
FULL CODE:
#include <SD.h>
#include <MemoryFree.h>
File myFile;
int stringIndex = 0;
int ...
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How to enable maximum Dead Code Removal?
I am running out of code and data memory space on ATMega328P.
Code size is big as I used several libraries, but, I only use a few functions of those library.
Apparently, the default IDE is only ...
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What is the simplest way to "ask" the arduino which input pins are HIGH?
I am trying to build a 36-line cable tester, using the Digistump DigiX (99 i/o pins). Digital pins 0-35 are outputs, connected via the cable in question, to (in a perfect world) digital input pins 36-...
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How can I declare an array of variable size (Globally)
I'd like to make three arrays of the same length. According to the documentation, Arrays must be defined as int myArray[10]; where 10 can be substituted for a known length (another integer), or filled ...
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Questions on programming logic?
So I am learning arduino code by going through examples and playing with them, and I came across something interesting. I am not fluent in any coding language but I am fully familiarized with computer ...
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What's the most efficient implementation of map(x,0,1023,50,250)?
I recently noticed how the map() function in Arduino was bulky in both terms of flash space used and time taken to execute, largely because it deals with long and involves a division and ...
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