Lesson 62-1: Basic Time Measurement with millis()
In this lesson, we learn about the millis() function, a different way to add a delay or determine time without halting other processes. This is example 1. Please watch the video for full details.
464-Lesson 62: Time control without delay, LED blink with millis()
Language: C++
/*
* Lesson 62: Time control without delay, LED blink with millis() | Arduino Step By Step Course
* Example 1
* Written by Ahmad Shamshiri on July 27, 2019
* in Ajax, Ontario, Canada
* Watch video instruction for millis() : https://youtu.be/obBX9hyH5mM
This video is part of Arduino Step by Step Course which starts here: https://youtu.be/-6qSrDUA5a8
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*/
unsigned long event = 5000;// 5 seconds
void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);//initialize serial monitor
Serial.println("Introduction to millis");
pinMode(2,INPUT_PULLUP);
}
void loop() {
// Robojax.com millis() example 1
Serial.println(millis());
int pb = digitalRead(2);// read pin 2
if(pb ==LOW)
{
if(millis() >= event)
{
Serial.println("Take action");
}// if end
}// if end
}// loop end
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