Reference for Wiring version 0024+. 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 |
delayMicroseconds() |
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);
}
delayMicroseconds(250); // Stops the program for 250 microseconds
} |
Description |
Forces the program to stop running for a specified time. Delay time is specified in millionths of a second. The function call delayMicroseconds(3000) will stop the program for three milli seconds or 0.003 seconds. |
Syntax |
delayMicroseconds(microseconds) |
Parameters |
microseconds |
long: specified as microseconds (there are 1000000 microseconds in 1 second) |
|
Returns |
None |
Usage |
Application |
Related |
delay()
|
Updated on November 01, 2009 11:41:58pm PST