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setup()

The setup() function is called when your program starts. Use it to initialize your variables, pin modes, start using libraries, etc.

Example

 
int buttonPin = 3;

void setup()
{
  beginSerial(9600);
  pinMode(buttonPin, INPUT);
}

void loop()
{
  // ...
}

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