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This reference is for Processing 3.0+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software in the Help menu. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know. If you prefer a more technical reference, visit the Processing Core Javadoc and Libraries Javadoc.

Class | Serial
Name | ### buffer()
Examples |
    // Example by Tom Igoe

    import processing.serial.*;

    Serial myPort;    // The serial port
    PFont myFont;     // The display font
    String inString;  // Input string from serial port
    int lf = 10;      // ASCII linefeed

    void setup() {
      size(400,200);
      // Make your own font. It's fun!
      myFont = loadFont("ArialMS-18.vlw");
      textFont(myFont, 18);
      // List all the available serial ports:
      printArray(Serial.list());
      // Open the port you are using at the rate you want:
      myPort = new Serial(this, Serial.list()[0], 9600);
      myPort.buffer(3);

    }

    void draw() {
      // Twiddle your thumbs
      background(0);
      text("Received: " + inString, 10, 50);

    }

    void serialEvent(Serial myPort) {
      inString = myPort.readString();
    }
Description | Sets the number of bytes to buffer before calling serialEvent()
Syntax |
    serial.buffer(size)
Parameters |
serial | Serial: any variable of type Serial
size | int: number of bytes to buffer
Returns | void

Updated on July 4, 2018 11:56:46am EDT