Description
A tilt ball switch is used as a basic way to detect orientation. These are small canisters with a metal bearing inside. When the canister is tipped upright, the bearing will fall to the base and short across two contacts, acting like a basic switch.
Features
- 4mm (0.16″) diameter & 12mm (0.45″) long
- Sensitivity range: > +-15 degrees
Resources
Tutorials:
Tilt Sensor: http://learn.adafruit.com/tilt-sensor/