STEMACES Words
The following table lists the words that are available in STEMACES in addition to the basic commands available in LbyM. These words can be used to control the turtle and perform various actions.
| Name | Arguments | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NowSeconds | none | returns the current time (hh:mm:ss) |
| NowMilli | none | returns the current time in milliseconds and in unix time. |
| ReceivePacket | none | Reads all ADC values from the Arduino, converts them to their relevant units, and constructs a packet list; adds to data table if configured. |
| RecieveMotionPacket | none | Reads values from the motion sensor, converts them to their relevant units, and constructs a packet list; adds to data table if configured. |
| readPing | none | Reads "ping" aka the values returned from the motion sensor |
| ClearPlot | none | Clears the plot area. |
| ClearData | none | Clears the data table. |
| LuxConversion | adc value | Converts the given ADC value to a corresponding lux value. |
| Glide | number | Glides the turtle forward by the specified number of pixels, without drawing a line. |
Last updated on April 16, 2026