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D2F-FL Micro Switch
Projectcircuito teamSun Aug 26 2018

D2F-FL Micro Switch

The Micro Switch, short for miniature snap-action switch, is an electric switch actuated by very little physical force, using a small snapping mechanism made with two split springs. Microswitches are available in a variety of terminal variations of sizes and shapes.

Pros

  • Reliable and durable
  • Inexpensive
  • Many sizes and shapes

Micro Switch circuits

How to wire Micro Switch with Arduino Uno

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Product page on Digi-Key Electronics

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How does this component work?

The micro switch is a mechanical device used to open or close connections in an electrical circuit.

It has 3 terminals:

  1. NO - Normally Open
  2. NC - normally closed
  3. COM - Common

In its non activated state COM is connected to NC.

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