Random Serial Connection Creation with Parameters

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This function creates a random serial connection with specified parameters such as port, baudrate, and timeout. The function randomly decides whether to open the connection.


Technology Stack : PySerial

Code Type : The type of code

Code Difficulty : Intermediate


                
                    
import serial
import random

def random_serial_connection(port, baudrate=9600, timeout=1):
    """
    Establishes a random serial connection with specified parameters.
    """
    # Create a serial connection object with random settings
    ser = serial.Serial(port, baudrate, timeout=timeout)
    
    # Randomly select to either open or close the connection
    if random.choice([True, False]):
        ser.open()
    else:
        ser.close()
    
    # Return the serial object
    return ser

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