Reference for Processing version 1.0.1+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.

Class

Serial

Name

last()

Examples
// Example by Tom Igoe

import processing.serial.*;

Serial myPort;  // The serial port:

void setup() {
  // List all the available serial ports:
  println(Serial.list());
  // I know that the first port in the serial list on my mac
  // is always my  Keyspan adaptor, so I open Serial.list()[0].
  // Open whatever port is the one you're using.
  myPort = new Serial(this, Serial.list()[0], 9600);
}

void draw() {
  while (myPort.available() > 0) {
    int lastIn = myPort.last();
    println(lastIn);
  }
}
Description Returns last byte received.
Syntax
serial.last()
Parameters
serial any variable of type Serial
Returns int
Usage Web & Application
Updated on November 22, 2008 08:39:23pm PST

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