Basic Micro Studio Syntax Manual

HEX
HEX{#max} expression{\#min}
#max: optional maximum number of digits to send
#min: optional minimum number of digits to send
Structure - Modifi ers
The HEX modifi er, in output commands, converts stored values to ASCII characters. The example will
format the value of temp so it prints out the number in a terminal window. The output would display
12ab.
temp var word
temp = 0x12ab
serout s_out, i9600, [HEX temp] ;prints “0x12ab”
HEX(#max) variable
#max: optional maximum number of digits to receive
The HEX modifi er, for input commands, formats incoming ASCII characters into a numeric value. The
example will read in ASCII characters that represent hexidecimal numbers up to 8 characters long
and store the converted value in a variable. Until a numeral is received (e.g. “0” to “9” or “a” to “f”) any
incoming characters are ignored. Once a numeral has been received any character not a numeral
will cause the conversion to fi nish before 8 characters have been received.
temp var word
serin s_out, i9600, [HEX temp]
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