4_4 Screen Print Random Value

Screen Print Random Value

Code

The code in the editor below is ready to run! Plug Code Lab Mini in to your computer's USB port, make sure that your Code Lab Mini Screen Add-On (sold separately) is attached, and hit 'Upload Your Code!' to see what it does. Change something in the code, like a delay or pin number. Try to add something new to the program - it's yours to tinker with! You can always press the 'Restore' button to return the code to the working example.

If you haven't set up your Code Lab Mini Screen Add-On yet, visit Chapter 0 to watch a video showing you how to do that.

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//Use the random function to let the code select random values, and display them on the screen #include "CLMiniScreen.h" //The code library enables new functions to be used with the screen CLMiniScreen lcd; //the library name followed by the name you give the LCD screen. Here it is 'lcd' void setup() { lcd.begin(); //.begin() 'sets up' the screen. You'll always need it when using the screen } void loop() { lcd.print(random(1,1000)); //Show a random value ranging from 1-999 delay(500); //Wait 500 milliseconds (1/2 second) with the random value showing lcd.clear(); //Clear the screen before showing another value } // (c) 2023 Let's Start Coding. License: www.letsstartcoding.com/bsdlicense

 

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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

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