Sends a button press to a connected computer. A press is the equivalent of clicking and continuously holding the mouse button. A press is cancelled with Mouse.release().
Before using Mouse.press(), you need to start communication with Mouse.begin().
Mouse.press() defaults to a left button press.
Mouse.press()
Mouse.press(button)
button: which mouse button to press. Allowed data types: char.
MOUSE_LEFT (default)
MOUSE_RIGHT
MOUSE_MIDDLE
Nothing
#include <Mouse.h>
void setup() {
//The switch that will initiate the Mouse press
pinMode(2, INPUT);
//The switch that will terminate the Mouse press
pinMode(3, INPUT);
//initiate the Mouse library
Mouse.begin();
}
void loop() {
//if the switch attached to pin 2 is closed, press and hold the left mouse button
if (digitalRead(2) == HIGH) {
Mouse.press();
}
//if the switch attached to pin 3 is closed, release the left mouse button
if (digitalRead(3) == HIGH) {
Mouse.release();
}
}
When you use the Mouse.press() command, the Arduino takes over your mouse! Make sure you have control before you use the command. A pushbutton to toggle the mouse control state is effective.