Reference for Wiring version 0027+. 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.
Name |
delay() |
Examples |
int pin = 0;
int ledpin = 1;
void setup() {
pinMode(pin, INPUT);
pinMode(ledpin, OUTPUT);
}
void loop() {
if(pin == HIGH) {
digitalWrite(ledpin, HIGH);
} else {
digitalWrite(ledpin, LOW);
}
delay(250); // Stops the program for 250 milliseconds
} |
Description |
Forces the program to stop running for a specified time. Delay time are specified in thousandths of a second. The function call delay(3000) will stop the program for three seconds. |
Syntax |
delay(milliseconds) |
Parameters |
milliseconds |
int: specified as milliseconds (there are 1000 milliseconds in 1 second) |
|
Returns |
None |
Usage |
Application |
Related |
delayMicroseconds()
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Updated on September 16, 2010 09:15:20pm PDT