Do Basic Stamps have a Random Number Generating Capability?

TheMistakeMaker

Hi,

I'd like to know if there is in the PBasic code a way to
generate random numbers.

I believe I've searched the entire Parallax forum section,
and have not found anything.

I'd aprpeciate any help. Thanks.

Jon Williams

Yes, there's a RANDOM function -- you'll find it in our manual or online help file.· Do keep in mind that this is a pseudo-random function, so the best way to get true randomness is to introduce some outside random event.· In the EFX group we do a lot of prop building and the RANDOM function is very useful.· We us it like this:

Main:
· DO
··· RANDOM timer
· LOOP WHILE (Trigger <> Active)

This bit of code "stirs" the variable called timer until the trigger input is activated.

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Jon Williams
Applications Engineer, Parallax