pxt-calliope/docs/reference/serial/write-line.md
Sam El-Husseini e3975e65e5 pxt-microbit Accessibility PR (#529)
* Accessibility changes
2017-09-07 13:42:08 -07:00

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Serial Write Line

Write a string to the serial port and start a new line of text by writing \r\n.

serial.writeLine("");

Parameters

  • text is the string to write to the serial port

Example: simple serial

This program writes the word BOFFO to the serial port repeatedly.

basic.forever(() => {
    serial.writeLine("BOFFO");
    basic.pause(5000);
});

Example: streaming data

This program checks the compass heading and sends the direction to the serial port repeatedly.

basic.forever(() => {
    let heading = input.compassHeading()
    if (heading < 45) {
        serial.writeLine("N");
    } else if (heading < 135) {
        serial.writeLine("E");
    }
    else if (heading < 225) {
        serial.writeLine("S");
    }
    else {
        serial.writeLine("W");
    }
})

See also

serial, serial write number, serial write string, serial write value