FtSwarmCounter
All inputs can be used as counters. Reed contacts, phototransistors and the encoder motors are suitable as sensors. In conjunction with a CNY 37 light barrier the rare 32367 roller wheel can be used, too.
CounterThe fischertechnik pushbuttons are unsuitable as sensors for the counter class as they are bouncing.
FtSwarmCounter(FtSwarmSerialNumber_t serialNumber, FtSwarmPort_t port)
Constructor to create a FtSwarmCounter object. If the referenced controller isn’t connected to the swarm yet, the firmware will waits until the controller gets online.
- serialNumber: Serial number of the used ftSwarm controller.
- port: Port number, FTSWARM_A1, FTSWARM_A2, …, FTSWARM_A6.
FtSwarmCounter(const char *name)
Constructor to create a FtSwarmCounter object. If the referenced controller isn’t connected to the swarm yet, the firmware will waits until the controller gets online.
- name: Alias name of the IO port.
int16_t getCounter()
Returns the number of pulses counted.
void resetCounter()
Resets the counter to zero.