Questions tagged [c]
C is a procedural programming language which is widely used in embedded systems. PLEASE NOTE: Arduino is typically programmed in C++, not C.
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int array passed through function has wrong values only after multiple passes
I have this code:
for(int i = 0; i < its; i++) {
x1 = random(0,4);
y1 = random(0,4);
multiLamp(new int[2] {3,1}, new int[2] {x1,x2}, new int[2] {y1,y2}, wait, 2);
multiLamp(new int[...
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relay not working
i tested 6 and none work.
#include "Wire.h"
#include "LCD.h"
#include "LiquidCrystal_I2C.h"
#include <Keypad.h>
#define A0 A0
#define A1 A1
#define A2 A2
#...
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Arduino buzzer code sequence not triggering
I have a problem with my arduino buzzer:
the code should be doing the following:
I have a security system where in order to open the door you have to enter a 4 digit code from the remote. If the code ...
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Having trouble compiling in VsCode when including arduino libraries. (Win10)
I recently switched over to Visual studio code and away from the arduino IDE though I am a novice at both. When using VSC and the neopixel library and sample code(strandtest) containing animations ...
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esp32s: error: 'WDT_TIMEOUT' was not declared in this scope
I am trying to initialize the watchdog timer.
I have installed
arduino-esp32-master.zip
I have
#include <esp_task_wdt.h>
set but it is not highlighted red indicating the IDE knows about it.
...
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2answers
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Difference between char array and unsigned char array [closed]
I have written a small test code for Arduino Uno which is as follows:
unsigned char tes[4];
char testing[4];
void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);
for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++) {
...
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Efficient workflow/tools for converting color images to hex arrays
I would like to display 65k color animated gifs on my oled. I'm using the adafruit library for https://learn.adafruit.com/096-mini-color-oled
Now I need to convert a significant number of images to ...
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Run multiple function with different argument/return structure by one function pointer
Edit:
I tried a simple code in Arduino IDE which should've done in the first place instead in doing it in a desktop compiler. Because the results are different by experiment. In the desktop C compiler,...
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2answers
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How to upload code without closing puTTY
My question is quite simple: can you, somehow, upload Arduino code without closing puTTY's serial console? I hate having to close the program to open it again for reading the incoming information.
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Why does Arduino round off some integers but not others when my desktop PC does not do this?
I am writing (in C) some low level digit manipulation routines that convert int to float and vice versa for Arduino. I came across some puzzling behaviour with Arduino rounding some numbers but not ...
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Arduino LCD only display image for few second and turn screen to white
I have a problem with my Arduino and LCD touch screen. I create a few functional button in my Arduino. One of the button is START button. Right now, I want the image is display when I touch START ...
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Arduino mega reads ps/2 keyboard in C without arduino library [closed]
I want to read the input of an ps/2 keyboard. I connect the keyboard by a connector to arduino mega 2560. Clk to pin 2 and data to 30. Now my question how can i program in C that when I click any key ...
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Switch case options get broken after a function call
I'm sorry for the basic question, but I have a switch case where any code placed after a certain function call simply never gets called, and I've spent half a day looking at it, so thank you so much ...
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How to include a file from another (parent) directory
This is my structure
program/
src/
Makefile
main.ino
test.h
...
lib/
i2c.h
In main.ino I include test.h and in test.h I'm trying to include i2c.h but it is just not working, I ...
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Arduino waits until button release to activate
I'm fairly new to arduino, and on my own I'm trying to move a servo to the left and right using 2 buttons. I've got it working for the most part, however when I hold the button down nothing happens, ...
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Cannot compile F() macro with R“string”
I am trying to compile the following code:
logger.log_info(F(R"(some text here that may take
multiple lines
and here it is done.)"));
But the compiler exists with the following ...
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serially parse integer after serially read
I want to write below code but I don't know where I doing wrong, so please help me solve this issue.
Serially read some text like number then I want to serially parse integer value into some variable ...
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Send message to multiple number
sim.println("AT+CMGS=\"+91xxxxxxxxxx\"\r");
I don't want to write this. I want to write mobile number on serial monitor in Arduino and on that number, i want to send message. how ...
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Arduino + Codeblocks C++
I'm writing the code for my Arduino board using Code::Blocks editor. When I create a new project, there is AVR Project and Arduino Project under Projects category. Which one do I select?
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Need help: Cast from 'char*' to 'uint8_t {aka unsigned char}' loses precision [-fpermissive]
I'm trying to convert the string that I receive from the Websocket to uint8_t that I can copy to the data bytes of CAN protocol frame. I'm using an ESP32 chip and programming it on an Arduino IDE. The ...
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help explain pulseIn function with arduino and Ultrasonic sensor
dears Engineers.. i got stuck with this issue couldn't understand.. please help with explanations.
first i was upset of my ultrasonic sensor reading deviations, that is i examine my sensor indoor and ...
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Jumping to bootloader from application code in atmega328p
I'm trying to program an Arduino Uno (atmega328p) using only the serial Tx/Rx lines (no DTR, so no automatic reset). This is so I can upload code via WiFi/TCP using an ESP-01.
To achieve this, I need ...
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Arduino EPROM dumper with utility program in C
I am writing EPROM dumper with Arduino UNO and utility program in C and I am using Ubuntu 20.04. The Arduino sketch works fine, but I am having few problems with the utility program. The first problem ...
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Which Arduinos support ATOMIC_BLOCK?
Is there a definitive list of which Arduino architectures support the ATOMIC_BLOCK() macro, and a list of #defines for each architecture?
I've tried searching through the Arduino cores on GitHub to ...
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How I can send data information without work WiFi to LCD?
Hi everyone I am beginning learn coding and the second language English. I have small project I use Arduino uno , esp8266 , dht11 , lcd I2C and use blynk app in my project I have the code and work ...
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How to convert Unicode char to “Unicode HEX Position” in Arduino
How to convert Unicode char to "Unicode HEX Position" in Arduino or C
i will share a picture here :
for example in JavaScript you can do that with charCodeAt(); ! this function will return ...
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Add char at intervals in a String
I'm trying to create a function that will take a String as an input, and at every 20 characters, it will instert "\n" so that the string doesn't go off the side of my screen (I'm using an ...
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How do i efficiently write this code for PS2 controller to USB convertion sketch for Arduino Pro Micro?
I am really new to coding and building stuff, so forgive me if it is anything offensive.i have been trying to convert my PS2 dualshock controller to USB using arduino. there is a library called ps2x ...
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Display GPS module data to my TFT display
I am using Arduino Mega 2560 and I have written code for my GPS module (Neo-6m-0-001/GY-NEO6MV2) and it is working fine independently.
I also have written code for Compass module (QMC5883L) which is ...
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Getting error invalid conversion from 'const char*' to 'const uint8_t*
I have written this sketch, and I am trying to populate the array of wifi hotspots to set the value in html select using javascript dynamically.
#include <Arduino.h>
#include <Hash.h>
#...
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trying to make wemos d1 code modular causes collect2: error: ld returned 1 exit status exit status 1
#include "connection.h"
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
Funcs::Connect conn;
conn.connectWifi();
}
void loop() {
}
then connection.h file:
// connection.h
namespace Funcs
{
class ...
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Is it possible to count rising edges of a 4 MHz clock on an Arduino Due and trigger an interrupt like all 4'000'000 edges?
I am struggling with my Arduino Due and the Timer Counter functionallity. The following is what I am trying to achieve:
I want to execute a function to a specific point of time or more precisley ...
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Node.js cannot recognize characters from the serial port
The following script prints everything fine, it recognizes integers from the serial port, but cannot recognize characters. The if statement does not work with characters. I have tried both == and ===...
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Data in two 8 bit shift registers won't change
I'm trying to output 16 bits of data to two 8 bit shift registers (74HC595), which drive a 8x8 led matrix. There is a problem with the way the code outputs data to the registers, its like no data is ...
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Unable to understand the acquisition of data from Magnetometer HMC5883L and Accelerometer ADXL345
Below are the X,Y,Z registers for HMC5883L.
while this is the Arduino code for HMC5883L to acquire X,Y,Z reading.
If you look at this code, we do not mention the X, Y, Z address specifically.
...
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Passing struct from main.cpp to a class
Sorry if this question been posted but I couldn't find the one that matches my issue. I couldn't pass my struct values from the main file to a class. Any ideas? I got this:
error: no matching ...
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serial is print twice?
I have a problem , when send 1 or 0 by Bluetooth module the serial monitor print two time (RECEIVED SMS) . what's the wrong ?
This is my code :
char BluetoothData = 0 ;
void setup() {
// ...
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With what can I replace this for loop so my Arduino doesn't spit jibberish?
I have this:
for (int i = 0; i < (DELAY_SIZE - 1); i++) {
if (check_tag_in_char(delay_chars[i], BOOK_UPLOAD_END_TAG)) {
tag_pos = 0;
Serial.println("Uploaded");
...
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How can I set up outputs without using digitalWrite?
Consider the following:
#define IN1 9
#define IN2 10
pinMode(IN1, OUTPUT);
pinMode(IN2, OUTPUT);
void LeftMotor(Direction direction) {
digitalWrite(IN1, direction == Forward ? LOW : HIGH);
...
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esp8266 ip address issues
I have android studio app and arduino codes they are connected to each other using esp8266
but it works only on one network when I use another network it doesn't recognise it's ip address instead it ...
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Serial loopback not working with jumper wires connected
I'm a beginner to Arduino programming. Before attempting anything more complex I'm trying to get some very basic functionality first, so using some of the sketchbook examples I'm trying to get the ...
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Is it permissible to use strlcpy to copy an array to itself? [closed]
Task: delete "\n" at the beginning of the array.
Example:
char s_msg[15] = "\nHello world!";
void setup()
{
Serial.begin(115200);
Serial.println("Load");
// Search \n
if(strstr(s_msg, "\n") ...
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The problem of not saving the previous value when sending it from bluetooth
Controlling Led's from Buttons and Bluetooth by same method
The problem now :
the LED light up when you send an A over Bluetooth and it will turn off after 2 sec automatically without you doing ...
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A problem with measuring time in a for loop
I am familiar with timing using millis() function, but it seems that I have run into a problem with a for loop.
The thing is, I am comparing encoder readings with a value entered via 4x4 keypad. Since ...
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Arduino stops sending/receiving data over Serialport after random time
I got a C# WPF application wich communcates with my arduino uno over serial port. Everything works fine for 3 to 20 seconds then i can not send or receive anything from/to the arduino.
What im trying ...
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Can't use uint16_t in library
I wonder why the following minimal example sketch doesn't compile (unknown type name 'uint16_t'):
sketch_does_not_compile.ino:
#include "myheader.h"
void setup() {
char a[]="hello world";
...
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Mixed structure with int and string
I want to create a structure like this:
struct commands
{
int cmd;
char descr[25];
};
commands cmds[] =
{
{16, "Hammond Organ"},
{17, "Percussive Organ"},
{18, "Rock Organ"},
{ 0, "" ...
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Scope of RtcDateTime object when declared outside of a function
I'm trying to merge 2 Arduino samples, in order to be able to use DS3231 RTC module with ESP8266 WiFi simple web server.
My RTC library is this:
https://github.com/Makuna/Rtc/wiki
Generally, to code ...
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ESP8266-01 Serial.print returns a blank given a valid string
I am currently trying to create a led matrix with ws2812b leds. I am using an uno on the rear of the display to control the leds and now I want to add wifi capabilities. Since I already had serial ...
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String to Dynamic Byte array
I'm new in Arduino stuck in String to a dynamic byte array.
My String:
String Finalval="6D616320747820636E662031352033300D0A";
Dynamic Byte array:
byte ft[]={0x6D,0x61,0x63,0x20,0x74,0x78,0x20,...
