DND dice roller

[BellDynJinn]

Hi, i am programming a DND dice roller for a college project but can't seem to get the random number generator part, used to simulate a dice roll, to work. could someone take a look at what i have done so far and try to get it to work.
i will be working on this while i wait to see if anyone can help and if i can get it to work before someone can help me, ill edit this post below to show that i havew resolved it.

current state: seemingly resolved.

[medelec35]

Hi, BellDynJinn.
Welcome to the forums.
You can use the Random() function within a calculation icon, no need for it to be contained within a C code block
For example, you can use the random in the following way:

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The % means modulus.
Note the random values are pseudo which means they are is statistically random, but it is derived from a known starting point.
So every time power is applied, the same random numbers will be derived.

There is a way around that.
The stand function can be used.
What I do is Add an available ADC channel, and leave the pin floating.
Assing a variable e.g

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ADCValue

.
Then use a c code block before the main loop with:

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srand(FCV_ADCVALUE);

[BellDynJinn]

its the Random function itself that isnt working, i cant get it to generate a number other than 0.

[medelec35]

Have you tried what I have shown within the image?
That should give you a random number between the min and max values.
If you have and still not working, then post our updated flowchart, please.
Don't forget to enter

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RandNum = random () % (MaxNum - MinNum + 1) + MinNum

within a calculation icon:

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[BellDynJinn]

when i have tried, in the past and just now, to do it through the calculation method(or the way you have suggested) it always has 0 as the result.

[BellDynJinn]

heres the updated file

[medelec35]

That is because you are calling a user macro (D4) and expecting a return value.
Within the call user macro, you must specify

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.Return

The

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.

means it's a local variable.
Just select the Locals icon and drag

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Return

or just type it in.
Your calculation should look like this:

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[BellDynJinn]

ok i will try that later today when i have access to flowcode.

[BellDynJinn]

That is because you are calling a user macro (D4) and expecting a return value.
Within the call user macro, you must specify

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.Return

The

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.

means it's a local variable.
Just select the Locals icon and drag

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Return

or just type it in.
Your calculation should look like this:Use Return.png

that seems to be working now thank you

[medelec35]

You're welcome.
Thanks for letting us know.