Getting user input using PHP

Question

Working on a simple project where I can type 192.168.x.xx/?$n into the address bar of the browser, and then the Raspberry Pi will send a pwm signal (using WiringPi library) that is equivalent to the variable $n to a LED. I am just starting with PHP, that's why I need help here. What I have in mind now:

<?php
exec("gpio mode 1 pwm");
//declare $n as a variable (integer maybe)
//$n = the user input value from browser (I only know $_GET, pretty sure it's not this right?)
exec("gpio pwm 1 "+$n);
?>

Will appreciate any help and pointers.

w3schools.com/php/php_forms.asp

zwcloud
– zwcloud

2016-11-05 13:47:56 +00:00
Commented Nov 5, 2016 at 13:47 — zwcloud
– zwcloud, Commented Nov 5, 2016 at 13:47

user5756014 · Accepted Answer · 2016-11-05 15:24:24Z

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you have to enter data through URL like this...

192.168.x.xx/?data=n                //n is of type int


//php script
<?php
$n=$_GET['data'];
exec("gpio mode 1 pwm");
//declare $n as a variable (integer maybe)
//$n = the user input value from browser (I only know $_GET, pretty sure it's not this right?)
exec("gpio pwm 1 ".$n);
?>

edited Nov 5, 2016 at 15:24

answered Nov 5, 2016 at 11:02

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daQuincy Over a year ago

thanks for your input, using the code you suggested, the variable $n is a type string am I correct? Can I convert it to an integer?

Chris Over a year ago

This answer should refer to the GET parameter n, not data. And that value should be sanitized; never trust user input.

Chris Over a year ago

@daQuincy, about your variable type question, PHP has some interesting ideas about typing. See secure.php.net/manual/en/language.types.type-juggling.php, which begins with "PHP does not require (or support) explicit type definition in variable declaration; a variable's type is determined by the context in which the variable is used." (In any case, if you intend to use it with exec() it should be a string.)

daQuincy Over a year ago

@Chris hey thanks for your explanation, it's informative

daQuincy Over a year ago

UPDATE: it's not working yet, after I run 192.168.x.x/?data=(any number), I still can't light up the LED

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