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| Reference for Wiring 1.0 (ALPHA) 0021+. 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 |  | ### read()
Examples |  |
    #include <SoftwareSerial.h>

    int val;
    SoftwareSerial port = SoftwareSerial(8, 9);

    void setup() {
      pinMode(8, INPUT);  // rx pin
      pinMode(9, OUTPUT);  // tx pin
      port.begin(9600);  // Start serial Serial at 9600 baud
    }

    void loop() {
      val = port.read(); // read a value and echo it
      port.print(val);
    }
Description |  | Returns a number between 0 and 255 for the next byte that's waiting in the buffer. Returns -1 if there is no byte.
Syntax |  |
    serial.read()
Parameters |  |
serial |  | The software serial port variable
Returns |  | int
Usage |  | Application