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*You can also handle the "rednet_message" event to receive messages without calling receive(), the arguments are the same as the receive() return values. | *You can also handle the "rednet_message" event to receive messages without calling receive(), the arguments are the same as the receive() return values. | ||
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Revision as of 00:01, 29 January 2012
The rednet API provides a simple computer networking model over RedPower bundled cables.
Functions for specifiying sides to be used for networking;
- rednet.open( side )
- rednet.close( side )
Functions for sending messages to other computers;
- rednet.announce()
- rednet.send( receiverID, message )
- rednet.broadcast( message )
Functions for receiving messages:
- rednet.receive( timeout ) -- Returns: senderID, message
- You can also handle the "rednet_message" event to receive messages without calling receive(), the arguments are the same as the receive() return values.
