Reference for Processing (BETA) version 0135+. 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

stop()

Examples
// Example by Tom Igoe

import processing.serial.*;

Serial myPort;  // The serial port
char inByte;
int i = 0;

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() {
  // Read until we have 10 bytes, then close the port
  if (myPort.available() > 0) {
    if (i >= 10) {
      // Clear the buffer, or available() will still be > 0
      myPort.clear();
      // Close the port
      myPort.stop();
      println("10 bytes! I'm done!");
    } else {
      inByte = myPort.readChar();
      println(inByte);
    }
    i++;
  }
}
Description Stops data communication on this port. Use to shut the connection when you're finished with the Serial.
Syntax
serial.stop()
Parameters
serial any variable of type Serial
Usage Web & Application
Updated on December 20, 2005 02:03:00pm PST

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