random number generator

[Mr. Richard]

I am trying to add a random timing event to a code for a BS2. I am sure that this is well documented, but I could not find it.

Is there a way to create a random number for a counter? I would like to randomize a pause before an event (pause 1-5 seconds then high X) How do I use a random number in a loop?

Thanks for the help
Josh

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[Chris Savage]

Mr. Richard,

Please see the RANDOM command in the Help File or the BASIC Stamp manual. The RANDOM command randomizes a variable. The trick is to make sure the command is within the loop and the results will be better if the loop runs an arbitrary number of iterations, such as until a button is pressed or some other event. I hope this helps. Take care.

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Chris Savage
Parallax Tech Support

[Unsoundcode]

Hi Josh, the random command generates a series of numbers dependent on the initial seed value, this routine takes a number from within the do loop (waiting for a button press) and sets the seed value,the seed is randomized and·then its trimmed to between 1 and 5 using the mod operator,·last its·multiplied by 1000 to give a time between 1 and 5 seconds.

seed VAR Word
rnd VAR Word
time VAR Word
main:
DO WHILE IN1>0
··· seed=seed+1
· IF seed >65535 THEN
··· seed=0
· ENDIF
LOOP
RANDOM seed
rnd=seed//5+1
DEBUG DEC rnd," "
time = rnd *1000
PAUSE time
GOTO main

Jeff T.