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Hi gang-

I have a question on using arrays.

normal usage:

byte buttons[] = {5, 6, 3, 9};

can it be done like this instead:

const int safetyPin =  5;
const int normalPin = 6;
const int autoPin =  3;
const int reloadPin =  9;

byte buttons[] = {safetyPin, normalPIn, autoPin, reloadPin};


I guess an arrays of variables?  or references to pin(s)?
this way I can also refer to them by pin name else where..etc..

Thanks

[Reply #1 on:]

Yes

Code:

int *i_Array[] = { &safetyPin, &normalPIn, &autoPin, &reloadPin};

notice the int pointer type, not a byte, declare the constants as bytes to use byte*
EDIT: this will use more ram than your first method.

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can it be done like this instead:

Code:

const int safetyPin =  5;
const int normalPin = 6;
const int autoPin =  3;
const int reloadPin =  9;

byte buttons[] = {safetyPin, normalPIn, autoPin, reloadPin};

Try it and see? Apart from the typo on normalPIn, that compiles and should work.

[Reply #3 on:]

Even this, since you are using constants:

Code:

const byte buttons[] = {safetyPin, normalPin, autoPin, reloadPin};

[Reply #4 on:]

But the way you and Nick are doing it isn't a pointer.  You're just setting one variable (in the array) equal to another (not in the array).  There aren't really any pointers involved here.

The code Pyro posted uses pointers and would involve some other changes in your code to dereference those.

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The OP did not say anything about pointers.

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Ah, except the thread title of course.

My response was to the actual post, I ignored the thread title.

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Hi gang-

I have a question on using arrays.

normal usage:

byte buttons[] = {5, 6, 3, 9};

can it be done like this instead:

const int safetyPin =  5;
const int normalPin = 6;
const int autoPin =  3;
const int reloadPin =  9;

byte buttons[] = {safetyPin, normalPIn, autoPin, reloadPin};


I guess an arrays of variables?  or references to pin(s)?
this way I can also refer to them by pin name else where..etc..

Thanks

Learn about enumerators (enum), they can also help you keep your code straighter.

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thanks guys..

whre can I learn about:  (enum)?

I didnt see it listed here:  http://arduino.cc/en/Reference/HomePage

Am I allowed to use any "C" code or something?

I found this:
http://arduino.cc/playground/Code/Enum

but how to use it and why didnt really click yet..

[Reply #9 on:]

Google up.any good C++ tutorial.  Enum is a pretty basic piece.  Shouldn't be hard to find a good explanation. 

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Your intention could be expressed using enums something like this:

Code:

enum MY_PIN_SET{
  safetyPin =  5,
  normalPin = 6,
  autoPin =  3,
  reloadPin =  9,
};

const byte buttons[] = {safetyPin, normalPin, autoPin, reloadPin};