MODBUS_SET_BITS_FROM(3)

💖 MODBUS_SET_BITS_FROM_BYTE 💖

okay bestie, welcome to the libmodbus manual, page MODBUS_SET_BITS_FROM(3). this one's a lil baby function and it's honestly so cute, let's get into it 🎀

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✨ NAME ✨

modbus_set_bits_from_byte — set many bits from a single byte value 💅

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🦋 SYNOPSIS 🦋

void modbus_set_bits_from_byte(uint8_t *dest, int index, const uint8_t value);

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🌸 DESCRIPTION 🌸

so, modbus_set_bits_from_byte() shall set many bits from a single byte. like, one (1) byte goes in, and a whole lil squad of bits comes out. 🫶

all 8 bits from the byte value get written into the dest array, starting at the index position. that's it. that's the whole vibe. every single one of the 8 bits, no skips, no cap. ✨

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💜 RETURN VALUE 💜

there are no return values. it's void, bestie — it gives nothing back and honestly? iconic behaviour. it just does the thing and dips. 💀

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🌈 SEE ALSO 🌈

• modbus_set_bits_from_byte(3)
• modbus_set_bits_from_bytes(3)

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👑 AUTHORS 👑

the libmodbus documentation was written by Stéphane Raimbault <stephane.raimbault@gmail.com> 🎀

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ngl this page is from libmodbus v3.1.6, dated 11/17/2025. that's the whole manual page bestie, go write some bits, slay, periodt 💅✨🦋