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Hello
I'm new for arduino and flowchart.
I've done a few experiments using arduino IDE with C++ coding. Now I'd like to use flowchart coming from there.
I've been successful with some codes in flowchart, using keypads, buzzers, LCDs, etc.
Now I want to use a fingerprint reader (UART communication), which is not in the component library, and I don't know how to go on.
In c++ I'd simply import the library for the fingerprint reader (https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit-Fi ... or-Library) and that's it, proceed to code.
But in flowchart it seems that's not the way. If I understand well, I'd need to create a new component myself. I could try that, but how can I know that it's going to work with the real fingerprint reader? I rather would like to use the existing library. I'd like to know if I can create the new component but use the existing library as basis for all its real functionality. Or there's another way??

Thank you

Hello.
We have a feature requests section for requesting new components or target devices.
Staff or experienced Flowcode users can then create the component for Flowcode.

Hi

Following on from Martin, the UART component is very easy to use.

As a beginner with Flowcode don't be put off by the thought of having to create a component by yourself, which does indeed sound scary.

Get a copy of the data sheet for your device and it will explain what happens. By that I mean "if you want to do this, then send that" etc.

Each interaction can be made as a separate Macro in FC to be called as necessary.

Try and create a macro to do something simple and if it doesn't work, post and I am sure many will help.

Best way to learn is to try and fail....

Regards

I posted some code for a fingerprint sensor at https://www.flowcode.co.uk/mmforums/vie ... nt#p103433

It might give you some ideas (although the sensor I used might be rather outdated now)

Martin