Serial Communications Code

by Mike Barela

The following pages have the explanation of how to use serial communications for MakeCode and CircuitPython.

makecode_Serial-to-cable-w-pwr.png

For both of these examples, you'll need to have the wiring to your USB Serial cable or adapter as seen above!

USB CONVERTER CONNECTIONS MAKECODE
This guide was first published on Aug 14, 2018. It was last updated on Aug 14, 2018. This page (Serial Communications Code) was last updated on Jun 17, 2019.

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