Serial Print a Message

 

Here’s how to access the serial monitor on your code editor!

Use the ‘Parts List’ image along with the component cards in your box to correctly plug in the electronic hardware to your Maker Board. The colorful dots next to the legs of the components match up to the ports where that leg should go on Maker Board’s ports.

Code

The code in the editor below is ready to run! Plug in the electronic components just like the Parts List card above, connect Maker Board to your computer's USB port with the cable, and hit 'Upload Your Code!'. Tinker with the code and change something! If you get stuck, you can hit the 'Restore' button to make the code go back to the working example.


/* Display a message on the serial monitor when the loop ends*/ void setup(){ Serial.begin(9600); //Start serial monitor with speed 9600. Don't change the 9600 } void loop(){ delay(1000); //Wait 1000 milliseconds (1 second) with the code 'paused' Serial.println("Loop Ends!"); //print the message 'loop ends' on a new line each time } //Don't forget to open the monitor by clicking 'Monitor' after uploading this code! // (c) 2019 Let's Start Coding. License: www.letsstartcoding.com/bsdlicense
 

Walkthrough Video

Watch the video for a line-by-line explanation of how the example program works. Then you'll be ready to make some changes of your own!

Challenges

Can you complete the challenge? Change the code in your code editor above. Upload your code to see the effect when you're finished. Complete a challenge? Check it off the list!

Remember: You'll need to open the serial monitor each time you upload new code to see the results!

Concepts

These are the new code concepts covered in this example program. To become a great coder, read through these concepts to learn new vocabulary.

Quiz

If you're having trouble, try to run an experimental program or look at the example code to help you find the answer.

1. Which syntax ends the entire 'void loop' function?




2. Which syntax ends a single code command?