Make example work with ATmega32U4 based boards

Tested with Arduino Micro
snowrodeo · Aug 22, 2016 · c3ba50c · c3ba50c
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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Features
 
 * 44 different effects. And counting.
 * Free of any delay()
-* Tested on Arduino Nano, Uno and ESP8266.
+* Tested on Arduino Nano, Uno, Micro and ESP8266.
 * All effects with printable names - easy to use in user interfaces.
 * FX, speed and brightness controllable on the fly.
 

diff --git a/examples/serial_control/serial_control.ino b/examples/serial_control/serial_control.ino
@@ -33,6 +33,12 @@ void setup() {
 void loop() {
   ws2812fx.service();
 
+  // On Atmega32U4 based boards (leonardo, micro) serialEvent is not called
+  // automatically when data arrive on the serial RX. We need to do it ourself
+  #if defined(__AVR_ATmega32U4__)
+  serialEvent();
+  #endif
+
   if(cmd_complete) {
     process_command();
   }