bit banging

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Synonyms: bit bashing

Antonyms: bit bashing

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing|slang}} A [[technique]] for [[serial]] [[communication]]s using [[software]] instead of dedicated [[hardware]]. The software directly sets and [[sample]]s the state of [[pin]]s on the [[microcontroller]].

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