bit banging
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A technique for serial communications using software instead of dedicated hardware. The software directly sets and samples the state of pins on the microcontroller.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bit banging” mean?
A technique for serial communications using software instead of dedicated hardware. The software directly sets and samples the state of pins on the microcontroller.
Is “bit banging” formal or informal?
bit banging is generally slang.