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Component Introduction:
Tilt sensors (tilt ball switch) allow you to detect orientation or
Tilt ball switch:
inclination. They are small, inexpensive, low-power and easy-to-use. If
used properly, they will not wear out.
The tilt-switch twig is the equivalent of a button, and is used as a digital
input. Inside the tilt switch is a ball that make contact with the pins
when the case is upright. Tilt the case over and the balls don't touch,
thus not making a connection. When the switch is level it is open, and
when tilted, the switch closes.
It can be used for orientation detection, alarm device or others.
Here is the principle of tilt sensor to illustrate how it works:
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