Containing an infrared LED and photo transmitter, the DS Series tilt-sensor switch uses photo-interrupter contacts rather than standard contacts to offer greater reliability compared with traditional ...

Scottsdale, Ariz. — NKK Switches has introduced its DSA01 combination tilt/sensor switch. The DSA01 is triggered when tilted beyond ±10° of the horizontal. Designed to replace mercury and pendulum ...

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An inclination or tilt sensor provides angular-tilt information relative to gravitational force. This information can then be used to change the characteristics of the device. For example, tilt ...

When project inspiration strikes, we’d love to do some quick tests immediately to investigate feasibility. Sadly we’re usually far from our workbench and its collection of sensor modules. This is ...

Let’s talk about tilt sensors for a second. The simplest tilt sensors – the dead simplest – are a few ball bearings rolling around in a small metal can. When the can is tilted, the balls roll into a ...