Framework (A-Z)

Reference for Wiring version 1.0 Build 0100+ If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If see any errors or have any comments, let us know.

Name

setTonePolyphony()
Examples 
void setup() {
  // sets the max number of tones to play to 2
  setTonePolyphony(2);
  // generates a 400Hz tone in output pin 8 with infinite duration
  tone(8, 400); 
  // generates a 1000Hz tone in output pin 9 with infinite duration
  tone(9, 1000);
}

void loop() {

}
Description The setTonePolyphony() sets the max number of tones to play, max is limited by the number of timers on the board. If a previous tone command is playing, and a new pin is specified, and tonePolyphony has been set to > 1, and there are available timers, a simultaneous tone will be played on the new pin.
Syntax 
setTonePolyphony(tones)
Parameters
tones int: the max number of tones that can be played simultaneously.
Returns None
Usage Application
Related tone()
noTone()
setTonePolyphony()
getTonePolyphony()
Updated on July 07, 2011 11:08:57pm PDT

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