Example Code for Arduino-Button S1-S5

Last revision 2026/01/12

This article presents example code for Arduino buttons S1-S5, detailing implementation aspects like ADC key conversion and debounce timing, designed to aid users in understanding button functionality for improved project interaction.

Sample Code

char msgs[5][15] = {
  "Right Key OK ",
  "Up Key OK    ",
  "Down Key OK  ",
  "Left Key OK  ",
  "Select Key OK" };
char start_msg[15] = {
  "Start loop "};
int  adc_key_val[5] ={
  30, 150, 360, 535, 760 };
int NUM_KEYS = 5;
int adc_key_in;
int key=-1;
int oldkey=-1;
void setup() {
  pinMode(13, OUTPUT);  //we'll use the debug LED to output a heartbeat
  Serial.begin(9600);

  /* Print that we made it here */
  Serial.println(start_msg);
}

void loop()
{
  adc_key_in = analogRead(0);    // read the value from the sensor
  digitalWrite(13, HIGH);
  /* get the key */
  key = get_key(adc_key_in);    // convert into key press
  if (key != oldkey) {   // if keypress is detected
    delay(50);      // wait for debounce time
    adc_key_in = analogRead(0);    // read the value from the sensor
    key = get_key(adc_key_in);    // convert into key press
    if (key != oldkey) {
      oldkey = key;
      if (key >=0){
        Serial.println(adc_key_in, DEC);
        Serial.println(msgs[key]);
      }
    }
  }
  digitalWrite(13, LOW);
}
// Convert ADC value to key number
int get_key(unsigned int input)
{
  int k;
  for (k = 0; k < NUM_KEYS; k++)
  {
    if (input < adc_key_val[k])
    {
      return k;
    }
  }
  if (k >= NUM_KEYS)
    k = -1;     // No valid key pressed
  return k;
}

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